"The Sacred Writings Of ..." provides you with the essential works among the Christian writings. The volumes cover the beginning of Christianity until medieval times. This volume is accurately annotated, including * an extensive biography of the author and his life This edition contains Origen's main works, "Origen De Principiis" and "Origen against Celsus".

"The Sacred Writings Of ..." provides you with the essential works among the Christian writings. The volumes cover the beginning of Christianity until medieval times. This volume is accurately annotated, including * an extensive biography of the author and his life Contents: Jerome’s Apology Against Rufinus Prolegomena on the Life and Works of Rufinus Preface to the Commentary on the Benedictions of the Twelve Patriarchs Paulinus to His Brother Rufinus, All Best Wishes. The Answer of Rufinus Forms the Preface to His Exposition of the Benedictions. Paulinus to His Brother Rufinus, All Good Wishes. Rufinus to His Brother Paulinus, the Man of God, with All Good Wishes. Translation of Pamphilus’ Defence of Origen. Rufinus’s Epilogue to Pamphilus the Martyr’s Apology for Origen Preface to the Translations of Origen’s Books Preface to Book III. Of theRufinus’ Apology in Defence of Himself. The Letter of Anastasius, Bishop of the Church of Rome to John Bishop of Jerusalem Concerning the Character of Rufinus The Apology of Rufinus Jerome’s Apology for Himself Against the Books of Rufinus. A Commentary on the Apostles’ Creed. The Preface to the Books of Recognitions of St. Clement Preface to the Translation of the Sayings of Xystus Preface to the Two Books of Ecclesiastical History, Added by Rufinus to His Translation of Eusebius Rufinus’ Preface to the Translation of Origen’s Commentary on Psalms 36, 37, and 38. Rufinus’ Preface to the Translation of Origen’s Commentary on the Epistle to the Romans The Peroration of Rufinus Appended to His Translation of Origen’s Commentary on the Epistle to the Romans Preface to Origen’s Homilies on Numbers

"The Sacred Writings Of ..." provides you with the essential works among the Early Christian writings. The volumes cover the beginning of Christianity until before the promulgation of the Nicene Creed at the First Council of Nicaea. This volume is accurately annotated, including * an extensive biography of the author and his life This edition comprises the following works: 'The Church History' or 'Ecclesiastical History' - Eusebius and Pamphilus wrote the first surviving history of the Christian Church as a chronologically-ordered account, based on earlier sources complete from the period of the Apostles to their own epoch. This "historical account" has much of Eusebius's own theological agenda intertwined with the factual text including his view on God, Christ, the Scriptures, the Jews, the church, pagans, and heretics. 'The Life of Constantine' (Vita Constantini) is a eulogy or panegyric, and therefore its style and selection of facts are affected by its purpose, rendering it inadequate as a continuation of the Church History. As the historian Socrates Scholasticus said, at the opening of his history that was designed as a continuation of Eusebius, "Also in writing the life of Constantine, this same author has but slightly treated of matters regarding Arius, being more intent on the rhetorical finish of his composition and the praises of the emperor, than on an accurate statement of facts." The work was unfinished at Eusebius' death. Some scholars have questioned the Eusebian authorship of this work. 'Oration in Praise of Constantine', an eulogy.

"The Sacred Writings Of ..." provides you with the essential works among the Early Christian writings. The volumes cover the beginning of Christianity until before the promulgation of the Nicene Creed at the First Council of Nicaea. This volume is accurately annotated, including * an extensive biography of the author and his life Gregory of Nyssa (c. 335 – c. 395) (also known as Gregory Nyssen) was bishop of Nyssa from 372 to 376, and from 378 until his death. He is venerated as a saint in Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Oriental Orthodoxy, Lutheranism and Anglicanism. Gregory, his brother Basil of Caesarea and Gregory of Nazianzus are collectively known as the Cappadocian Fathers Gregory lacked the administrative ability of his brother Basil, or the contemporary influence of Gregory of Nazianzus, but was an erudite theologian who made significant contributions to the doctrine of the Trinity and the Nicene creed. Gregory's philosophical writings were influenced by Origen, and he is generally considered to have believed in universal salvation. Since the mid-twentieth century, there has been a significant increase in interest in Gregory's works from the academic community, which has resulted in challenges to many traditional interpretations of his theology. (courtesy of wikipedia.com) Excerpt from Contents: - Gregory of Nyssa Against Eunomius Letter I. Letter II. Book I Book II Book III Book IV Book V Book VI Book VII Book VIII Book IX Book X Book XI Book XII Introduction on Epinoia Answer to Eunomius’ Second Book On the Holy Spirit, Against the Followers of Macedonius On the Holy Trinity, and of the Godhead of the Holy Spirit On “Not Three Gods” On the Faith Ascetic and Moral Treatises. On Virginity On Infants’ Early Deaths On Pilgrimages - Philosophical Works Note on the Treatise “On the Making of Man.” On the Making of Man On the Soul and the Resurrection - Apologetic Works The Great Catechism - Oratorical Works Funeral Oration on Meletius On the Baptism of Christ - Letters Letter I. To Eusebius . Letter II. To the City of Sebasteia . Letter III. To Ablabius . Letter IV. To Cynegius . Letter V. A Testimonial. Letter VI. To Stagirius. Letter VII. To a Friend. Letter VIII . To a Student of the Classics. Letter IX. An Invitation. Letter X . To Libanius. Letter XI. To Libanius. Letter XII . On His Work Against Eunomius. Letter XIII. To the Church at Nicomedia . Letter XIV . To the Bishop of Melitene. Letter XV. To Adelphius the Lawyer Letter XVI. To Amphilochius. Letter XVII. To Eustathia, Ambrosia, and Basilissa . Letter XVIII. To Flavian .

"The Sacred Writings Of ..." provides you with the essential works among the Early Christian writings. The volumes cover the beginning of Christianity until before the promulgation of the Nicene Creed at the First Council of Nicaea. Every single volume is accurately annotated, including * an extensive biography of the author and his life Julius Africanus is the father of Christian chronography. Little is known of his life and little remains of his works. He is important chiefly because of his influence on Eusebius, on all the later writers of Church history among the Fathers, and on the whole Greek school of chroniclers. This volume contains the following works: I.-The Epistle to Aristides. II.-Narrative of Events Happening in Persia on the Birth of Christ III.-The Extant Fragments of the Five Books of the Chronography of Julius Africanus. On the Mythical Chronology of the Egyptians and Chaldeans. On the Deluge. Of Abraham. Of Abraham and Lot. Of the Patriarch Jacob. On the Seventy Weeks of Daniel. On the Fortunes of Hyrcanus and Antigonus, and on Herod, Augustus, Antony, and Cleopatra, in Abstract. On the Circumstances Connected with Our Saviour's Passion and His Life-Giving Resurrection. IV.-The Passion of St. Symphorosa and Her Seven Sons.

"The Sacred Writings Of ..." provides you with the essential works among the Early Christian writings. The volumes cover the beginning of Christianity until before the promulgation of the Nicene Creed at the First Council of Nicaea. Every single volume is accurately annotated, including * an extensive biography of the author and his life Methodius had a very comprehensive philosophical education, and was an important theologian as well as a prolific and polished author. Chronologically, his works can only be assigned in a general way to the end of the third and the beginning of the fourth century. He became of special importance in the history of theological literature, in that he successfully combated various erroneous views of the great Alexandrian, Origen. This edition includes: The Banquet of the Ten Virgins Discourse I.-Marcella. Discourse II.-Theophila. Discourse III.-Thaleia. Discourse V.-Thallousa. Discourse VI.-Agathe. Discourse VII.-Procilla. Discourse VIII.-Thekla. Discourse IX.-Tusiane. Discourse X.-Domnina. Discourse XI.-Arete. Elucidations. Concerning Free-Will. Part I. Part II. Part III. Fragments Oration Concerning Simeon and Anna Oration on the Psalms. Elucidations. Three Fragments from the Homily on the Cross and Passion of Christ. Some Other Fragments of the Same Methodius.

"The Sacred Writings Of ..." provides you with the essential works among the Early Christian writings. The volumes cover the beginning of Christianity until before the promulgation of the Nicene Creed at the First Council of Nicaea. Every single volume is accurately annotated, including * an extensive biography of the author and his life This edition contains the following works: A Declaration of Faith. A Metaphrase of the Book of Ecclesiastes. Canonical Epistle. The Oration and Panegyric Addressed to Origen. A Sectional Confession of Faith. On the Trinity. Twelve Topics on the Faith. On the Subject of the Soul. Four Homilies. On All the Saints. On the Gospel According to Matthew.

In this information age, the need for explicit meaning in scriptures and rituals is a vital ingredient that is lacking. The literal interpretations and obligatory rituals have left a void in the individual’s spiritual journey and hence, the increasing disappointment in organized religions. There are 50 articles in this book whose contents aim to provide a deeper spiritual meaning that is conveyed through certain specific symbols and themes such as Agni or Fire, Cave, Cloud, twice-born, Four beasts, Dragon, Trilogy, Hero, Charioteer, Hostile brothers, Inner demon, East, Nakedness, Reincarnation, Redemption, Deluge, Sword, and Twins. These common symbols and themes, across many mythologies and the spiritual significance they convey, are brought out so that the higher nature of man and the spiritual path one has to traverse can be indicated. The very fact that man seeks a higher and more meaningful knowledge denotes that he is on a path to exploring his true nature or awake to his true self. These symbols and themes cut across all dominant spiritual traditions such as Vedic, Buddhist, Hebraic, Christian, and Islamic religions. Symbols and Themes in Sacred Texts contain the key to unlock the spiritual treasure hidden from humanity through literal and archaic cultural interpretations.

"The Sacred Writings Of ..." provides you with the essential works among the Early Christian writings. The volumes cover the beginning of Christianity until before the promulgation of the Nicene Creed at the First Council of Nicaea. Every single volume is accurately annotated, including * an extensive biography of the author and his life The book consists of five visions, twelve mandates, or commandments, and ten similitudes, or parables. The whole book is thus concerned with the Christian virtues and their exercise. It is an ethical, not a theological, work. The intention is above all to preach repentance. A single chance of restoration after fall is given to Christians, and this opportunity is spoken of as something new, which had never been clearly published before. The writer is pained by the sins of the faithful and is sincerely anxious for their conversion and return to good works.

"The Sacred Writings Of ..." provides you with the essential works among the Christian writings. The volumes cover the beginning of Christianity until medieval times. This volume is accurately annotated, including * an extensive biography of the author and his life Contents: Editorial Preface Preface Prolegomena Against the Heathen On the Incarnation of the Word Deposition of Arius Introduction to Epistola Eusebii Council of Nicaea Excursus A Introduction to Expositio Fidei Statement of Faith Introduction to in Illud ‘Omnia,’ Etc. On Luke X. 22 (Matt. XI. 27) Introduction to the Encyclical Epistle to the Bishops Throughout the World Circular Letter Defence Against the Arians De Decretis or Defence of the Nicene Definition On the Opinion of Dionysius Life of Antony To the Bishops of Egypt Defence Before Constantius Defence of His Flight History of the Arians Four Discourses Against the Arians. Councils of Ariminum and Seleucia Tome or Synodal Letter to the People of Antioch To the Bishops of Africa Letter of Ninety Bishops of Egypt and Libya Including Athanasius I. Festal Letters II. Personal Letters