LIBROS DEL AUTOR: sam daley

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  • Reclaiming Our Democracy
    Sam Daley-Harris
    Almost everyone shies away from advocacy as a way to make a difference. We donate to climate change organizations, but we don’t meet with a member of Congress or write a letter to the editor. We donate to groups working to end gun violence, anti-hunger organizations, groups dedicated to racial justice, and many others, but we don’t become advocates on those issues beyond signin...
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  • A Word Against Greed
    St. Asterius of Amasea / D.P. Curtin / Sam Daley
    In this sermon directed at Christian men and rural congregants, St. Asterius calls for a reflection on the purpose of their gathering, which honors martyrs and promotes spiritual growth. He criticizes the preoccupation with material wealth and trade, urging attendees to redirect their efforts towards the Church and the pursuit of virtue. Drawing from biblical examples, he highl...
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  • Vision of a Saracen
    St. Gregory of Decapolis / D.P. Curtin / Sam Daley
    This narrative describes a transformative encounter between a Saracen leader, Amerumnes, and a Christian priest, set against the backdrop of a miraculous event in a church dedicated to Saint George. After witnessing the death of camels in the church and an extraordinary Divine Liturgy, Amerumnes is moved to convert to Christianity. He seeks baptism but faces opposition from his...
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  • Why the Greeks Reject the Council of Florence
    St. Gennadius II of Constantinople / D.P. Curtin / Sam Daley
    In 'A Brief Apology of St. Gennadius Scholarius,' the author critiques the Latin Church’s addition to the Nicene Creed, particularly the 'Filioque' clause, which he argues is a significant theological error that led to the schism between the Eastern and Western Churches. He asserts that the Latins acted unilaterally and without the consensus of the broader Church, undermining t...
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  • Dialogue with the Papal Legate Paul Italicus
    John VI Cantacuzenus / D.P. Curtin / Sam Daley
    The text details a significant conversation between Eastern Roman Emperor and Count Paul regarding the unity of the Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches. The Emperor expresses concern over the division within the Church and the consequences of such schism. He advocates for a council to address theological disputes amicably, while Paul insists on the necessity of the Pope’s invo...
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    7,98 €

  • Two Sermons on the Most Holy Theotokos
    St. George of Nicomedia / D.P. Curtin / Sam Daley
    The sermons of St. George convey the grandeur of a Greek Christmas, highlighting the joy and illumination it brings to those who gather for the incarnation. The text underscores the importance of spiritual offerings over lineage, illustrating how true generosity and virtue are valued by God. It recounts the stories of righteous figures, such as Joachim and Anna, who exemplified...
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  • 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 €

  • Two Short Works
    St. Macarius of Alexandria / D.P. Curtin / Sam Daley
    This Coptic work of the 5th century describes a profound encounter between St. Macarius and two angels, focusing on the spiritual state of souls at the moment of death. The narrative emphasizes that sinful souls emit a repugnant 'stench' due to their evil deeds, both in life and after death, while righteous souls experience a different fate. The text also explains the Church’s ...
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    7,09 €