The Bible and the Holy Fathers for Orthodox: Daily Scripture Readings and Commentary for Orthodox Christians
Complied and Edited by Johanna Manley With a Foreword by Bishop Kallistos Ware
“The Bible and the holy fathers have been presented here from the Orthodox Christian point of view, not only for Orthodox, but also as an introduction for those of other persuasions who would like to gain some insight into the mind and spirit of Orthodoxy. Indices have been included to facilitate use for Bible study or sermons. [...]This work is particularly addressed to those who set aside an hour daily, without fail, for prayer and meditation. This prayer hour, which includes the daily readings[...], is considered to be the key for success in every endeavor of the day and the spiritual key to heaven. With this practice, plus regular church attendance, the help of a trusted priest or spiritual counselor, and by the grace of God , we can say assuredly with St. Paul, ‘I can do all things in Christ who strengthens me’ (Phil. 4:13).” —“Introduction”
CONTENTS
Preface Foreword Introduction How to Read The Bible and Why The Resurrection of Christ and Pascha/Easter Movable Calendar: Pascha Readings - 7 weeks Pentecost and Pentecost Readings - 37 weeks Week of the Publican and Pharisee, Triodion including Great Lent, Holy Week Appendices: Appendix I: Matins - 11 Readings Appendix II: Major Feasts, Fixed Calendar Appendix III: Other Special and General Feast Days Indices: Index of Holy Fathers and Authors Concordance: Scripture Passage/Holy Fathers/Day and Location of Reading Subjects Index Bible Study: Harmony of the Gospels and Outline of the Acts of the Apostles and Epistles Selected Illustrations and Acknowledgments Bibliography and Permissions
Item Number: BKV428C Publication Data: Crestwood, NY: St Vladimir’s Seminary Press, 1990 Format: hardcover Number of Pages: iv + 1126 Dimensions (l × w × h): 23.5 cm × 16.3 cm × 6.4 cm Additional Information: black-and-white illustrations ISBN: 0‒9622536‒0‒X
