LIBROS DEL AUTOR: john of damascus

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  • Oration on those who have fallen asleep in faith
    St. John of Damascus / George Karayiannis
    This short work defends the claim that confessions occurred in Hades, explaining that the Lord’s boundless love rescued those in the underworld who, though not formally Christian, lived pure, ascetic, and virtuous lives and were thus receptive to divine enlightenment. These souls-prophets, judges, rulers, and humble ascetics-were drawn by God’s grace, given faith, and saved thr...
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    7,21 €

  • Three Treatises on the Divine Images
    John of Damascus
    'Three Treatises on the Divine Images: Apologia Against Those Who Decry Holy Images' by John of Damascus is a foundational work defending the use of religious images in Christian worship. In this treatise, John of Damascus addresses controversies surrounding iconoclasm and argues for the veneration of holy images based on theological, historical, and scriptural grounds. He pres...
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    15,64 €

  • An Exact Exposition of the Orthodox Faith
    Saint John of Damascus
    'An Exact Exposition of the Orthodox Faith' by Saint John of Damascus is a seminal work in Orthodox Christian theology. This treatise systematically presents the core doctrines of the Christian faith, drawing extensively from Scripture and Church tradition. Saint John of Damascus elucidates theological concepts such as the Trinity, creation, Christology, the sacraments, and esc...
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    19,16 €

  • St John Damascene on Holy Images
    Saint John of Damascus / Mary H. Allies
    St John Damascene on Holy Images, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of...
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    15,70 €

  • An Exposition on the Orthodox Faith
    E.W. Watson / St. John of Damascus
    Considered by many to be the final and crowning work of the patristic age, St John of Damascus’ On the Orthodox Faith addresses all the major areas of Christian belief: Trinitarian theology, Christology, soteriology, the sacraments, the veneration of icons, saints, and relics, and much more. This new translation by Norman Russell includes a helpful introduction discussing the o...
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    13,98 €

  • On the Orthodox Faith
    St John of Damascus / Norman Russell
    Considered by many to be the final and crowning work of the patristic age, St John of Damascus’ On the Orthodox Faith addresses all the major areas of Christian belief: Trinitarian theology, Christology, soteriology, the sacraments, the veneration of icons, saints, and relics, and much more. This new translation by Norman Russell includes a helpful introduction discussing the o...
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    26,87 €

  • Discourse Against those who reject the Holy Icons
    St. John of Damascus / D.P. Curtin / Edmond F. Ponsoye
    St. John of Damascus lived in a world that was doubly hostile to religious images, both from the Iconoclasts of the Eastern Empire and from the Islamic Caliphate, which had been staunchly opposed to religious imagery since the 690’s. The question of the icons in churches remained a point of public debate that was left as an open question. However, within eastern Christendom the...
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    7,27 €

  • Barlaam And Ioasaph
    St. John of Damascus / StJohn of Damascus
    Discover the timeless wisdom of ''Barlaam and Ioasaph,'' a captivating spiritual allegory by John of Damascus that intertwines the essence of Eastern philosophy with the moral teachings of faith and enlightenment. This enchanting tale, inspired by Buddhist legends and adaptations of Gautama Buddha, invites readers on a profound journey of self-discovery and spiritual awakening....
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    20,54 €

  • Praise for St. Barbara
    St. John of Damascus / George Karayiannis
    In this panegyric on Saint Barbara, John the Presbyter of Damascus reflects on the nature of composing praises for martyrs, acknowledging the limitations of human skill in capturing their divine struggles. He invites the faithful to attentively witness the spiritual contest of martyrdom, likening it to a sacred theater where Christ judges the battle between good and evil forces...
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    7,28 €

  • Against the Jacobites
    John of Damascus / D.P. Curtin / Nico Hatzi
    The volume by John of Damascus addresses the theological debates concerning the nature of Christ and the Holy Trinity. It critiques the views of various heretical groups, including Arius, Eunomius, and Nestorius, who misunderstand the relationship between the divine and human natures of Christ. The text emphasizes that while Christ is one person, He possesses two distinct natur...
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    10,40 €

  • Against the Faith of the Nestorians
    St. John of Damascus / D.P. Curtin / Nico Hatzi
    John of Damascus’ discourse addresses the theological conflict with Nestorianism, asserting the understanding of the Trinity as one essence in three hypostases and the nature of Christ as having two perfect natures-divine and human-united in one hypostasis. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining the distinctiveness of each nature while avoiding confusion or division, expla...
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    8,31 €

  • In Praise of St. John Chryosostom
    St. John of Damascus / D.P. Curtin / Nico Hatzi
    In this homily, John of Damascus extols the virtues of Saint John Chrysostom, highlighting his remarkable oratory skills and his ability to articulate complex theological concepts, particularly concerning the nature of God and the Trinity. The text reflects on Chrysostom’s life, his commitment to humility, and dedication to the teachings of Christ, portraying him as a model of ...
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    7,35 €

  • Disputations of Christians and Saracens
    St. John of Damascus / D.C. Curtin / Nico Hatzi
    In this dialogue, a Christian engages with a Saracen on profound theological questions regarding the origins of good and evil, the nature of God, and the existence of free will. The Christian argues that God is the source of all good, while evil arises from human choices and the devil. They discuss the implications of God’s creation, the nature of Christ as both divine and huma...
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    8,05 €

  • The Immaculate Body
    St. John of Damascus / D.P. Curtin / Nico Hatzi
    This work by St. John of Damascus elaborates on the theological understanding of the body and blood of Christ as partaken by believers. It emphasizes that Christ, having taken on human flesh from the Virgin Mary, offered a singular and eternal sacrifice for humanity’s sins. The text also draws parallels between the natural growth of the human body and the spiritual growth of be...
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    7,13 €

  • Barlaam and Ioasaph
    St. John of Damascus / StJohn of Damascus
    John of Damascus was interested in law, theology, philosophy and music. He was the Chief Administrator to the Muslim caliph of Damascus, wrote works expounding the Christian faith, and composed hymns which are still in everyday use in Eastern Christian monasteries. The hagiographic novel Barlaam and Josaphat was traditionally attributed to John, but is in fact a work of writt...
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    28,88 €

  • Barlaam and Ioasaph
    St John of Damascus
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    26,32 €

  • Virtues and Vices
    St. John of Damascus / D.P. Curtin / Sam Daley
    In this sentinel work St. John of Damascus outlines the dual nature of humanity, consisting of both soul and body, which leads to corresponding spiritual and bodily senses and virtues. He identifies four primary spiritual virtues-courage, prudence, temperance, and justice-and elaborates on various spiritual and bodily passions that can lead to vice. The text emphasizes the detr...
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    7,21 €