Book Recommendation - Orthodox Church Fathers

[Frankl]

Which books your recommend from church fathers?

I guess Philokalia is a good option

 

[Ezana]

Lots of books to choose from, but if I had to go with one, I'd pick The Bible and the Holy Fathers for Orthodox (if that counts). Basically all the Gospel and Epistle readings for the liturgical year, with patristic commentary for each passage. There's also an edition that goes through the Psalms with corresponding commentary. Both are really neat and cover a range of different Church Fathers.

https://www.amazon.com/Bible-Holy-Fathers-Orthodox-hardcover/dp/096225360X

https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Psalte...PFCNVSEM15J&psc=1&refRID=GBYQSWZJCPFCNVSEM15J

 

[Gifts From Above]

Which books your recommend from church fathers?

I guess Philokalia is a good option

Interesting. I’ve never heard of the Philokalia before. I would definitely like to learn more about it.

 

[Lukaris]

The Saving Work of Christ by St. Gregory (Palamas) (14 c.). A concise collection of homilies of most of our major feast days ( Nativity, Pascha ( Easter), Transfiguration etc.). Only a little over 100 pp.

st gregory palamas the saving work of christ - Google Search

 

[Phronema]

Which books your recommend from church fathers?

I guess Philokalia is a good option

If you're interested in the Philokalia I'd highly recommend this book by Father Anthony Coniaris.

https://www.amazon.com/Philokalia-Spirituality-Father-Anthony-Coniaris/dp/1880971380

Also there's a Kindle version of it that's quite good though I do tend to prefer the paper books.

 

[OrthodoxWanderer]

Anything Gregory of Nazianzus wrote. Here's a good start

https://www.amazon.com/Gregory-Nazianzus-Early-Church-Fathers/dp/0415121817

 

[Ezana]

The Saving Work of Christ by St. Gregory (Palamas) (14 c.). A concise collection of homilies of most of our major feast days ( Nativity, Pascha ( Easter), Transfiguration etc.). Only a little over 100 pp.

st gregory palamas the saving work of christ - Google Search

Haven't seen this before. Just downloaded it on Kindle. Thanks!

 

[ArmyMatt]

St John of Damascus' Fount of Wisdom.

 

[All4Christ]

Lots of books to choose from, but if I had to go with one, I'd pick The Bible and the Holy Fathers for Orthodox (if that counts). Basically all the Gospel and Epistle readings for the liturgical year, with patristic commentary for each passage. There's also an edition that goes through the Psalms with corresponding commentary. Both are really neat and cover a range of different Church Fathers.

https://www.amazon.com/Bible-Holy-Fathers-Orthodox-hardcover/dp/096225360X

https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Psalte...PFCNVSEM15J&psc=1&refRID=GBYQSWZJCPFCNVSEM15J

The Bible and the Holy Fathers is a treasure. It is a great resource.

 

[Gifts From Above]

Here is a library of ECF writings.

Early Church Fathers - Christian Classics Ethereal Library

 

[Gifts From Above]

This link might help you out as well:

Church Fathers - Wikipedia

 

[Lukaris]

I have linked the entire Philokalia vol.2. It is not my intention to download all of this casually as other posters have downloaded recommended approaches to the Philokalia.

There is a certain saint’s writing which only covers 25 pages that I think is worth reading for its brevity & depth. St. Thalassios is who I am thinking of. Take note, he was a very ascetic monk & few times he indicates this but he was talking mostly to monastics ( not laity). So when he says, “waste your body with fastings & vigils ...” ( 1st. c. #25) that is obviously not generally for laity. I think St. Thalassios is a great example of brevity & depth in Orthodox expression. His Trinitarian statements towards the end of his work are so succinct ( & must be pondered though). His writings appear on pages 306-332 in the printed Philokalia ( vol.2), numbers might vary on pdf.

Having trouble with a download but here is a general search link:

philokalia volume 2 pdf - Google Search

 

[Justin-H.S.]

I'm going to start The Apostolic Fathers:

https://www.amazon.com/APOSTOLIC-FA...s=The+Apostolic+Fathers&qid=1605198896&sr=8-5

 

[Justin-H.S.]

A good one by a modern church father: Wounded by Love by St Porphyrios.

I just got it and it’s very good for those of us who have the Calvinist tendency to give ourselves the negative self-talk that we are totally depraved and that we may not be predestined for salvation.

 

[ArmyMatt]

A good one by a modern church father: Wounded by Love by St Porphyrios.

I just got it and it’s very good for those of us who have the Calvinist tendency to give ourselves the negative self-talk that we are totally depraved and that we may not be predestined for salvation.

agreed

 

[Audrey Sophia]

Hello! I am a long-time member of an OCA parish in KY. I signed in here because I am looking to make connections with Orthodox Christians who have the passion, ability, and time to read church father(s) of their choosing and summarize the main points. in exchange, I'm interested in editing, formatting, and self-publishing the material for an Orthodox publishing press, which would credit you for your authorship and provide you with book royalties. The entire goal of my idea is to make the church fathers accessible to modern readers. I know this is a strange introduction post, but I'm not on social media and am unsure how to find people who may be interested in discussing this idea. Please respond and/or message me if you or anyone you know loves reading the church fathers!! I'd love to talk!
Sincerely, Audrey

 

[ArmyMatt]

welcome to TAW!