Saint John of Damascus Collection [4 Books]

by Saint John of Damascus , Aeterna Press

SAINT JOHN OF DAMASCUS COLLECTION [4 BOOKS] Saint John of Damascus, also known as John Damascene and as Chrysorrhoas was a Syrian monk and priest. Born and raised in Damascus, he died at his monastery, Mar Saba, near Jerusalem. A polymath whose fields of interest and contribution included law, theology, philosophy, and music, he is said by some sources to have served as a Chief Administrator to the Muslim caliph of Damascus before his ordination. He wrote works expounding the Christian faith, and composed hymns which are still used both liturgically in Eastern Christian practice throughout the world as well as in western Lutheranism at Easter. He is one of the Fathers of the Eastern Orthodox church and is best known for his strong defense of icons. The Catholic Church regards him as a Doctor of the Church, often referred to as the Doctor of the Assumption due to his writings on the Assumption of Mary. —BOOKS— BARLAAM AND IOASAPH EXPOSITION OF THE ORTHODOX FAITH ON HOLY IMAGES ON THE TRINITY PUBLISHER: AETERNA PRESS

St John Damascene on Holy Images

by Saint John of Damascus

2023 · Good Press

In "St John Damascene on Holy Images," Saint John of Damascus articulates a profound theological defense of iconography within the context of the Byzantine tradition. Written during the height of the iconoclast controversy, this pivotal work employs a precise yet accessible literary style that merges theological insight with philosophical reasoning. The text delves into the nature of images and their significance in Orthodox Christianity, arguing for their spiritual utility in fostering a relationship with the divine. Through careful exegesis of Scripture and historical precedent, John of Damascus not only affirms the veneration of holy images but also establishes a nuanced understanding of their role in worship and as conduits of grace. Saint John of Damascus, a prominent theologian and philosopher of the 8th century, was deeply influenced by the rich traditions of Christian thought and the cultural milieu of the Umayyad Caliphate. Living in a time of significant theological strife, John's commitment to defending the faith against iconoclastic sentiments is reflected in his deep understanding of both Hellenistic philosophy and Christian doctrine. His works reveal a mind that synthesized various strands of thought to articulate a comprehensive vision of the Christian faith. This essential text is recommended for scholars, theologians, and anyone interested in the intersection of art and spirituality. Readers will find in it not only a defense of religious imagery but also an engaging philosophical discourse that resonates with contemporary discussions on the role of art in faith. "St John Damascene on Holy Images" is a foundational work that encourages a deeper appreciation of the visual aspect of religious experience.

Aquinas: Political Writings

by Saint Thomas (Aquinas)

2002 · Cambridge University Press

Thomas Aquinas (1225-74) is a massive figure in the history of western thought and of the Catholic church. In this major addition to the Cambridge Texts series Robert Dyson (whose modern rendition of Augustine's City of God has already been widely acclaimed) has chosen texts by Aquinas that show his development of a Christian version of the philosophy of Aristotle, its contrast with the Augustinian thought that had coloured so much political thinking in the previous eight centuries, and St Thomas's views as to the purpose of government, constitutions, and the relations between secular and ecclesiastical power. Property, slavery, and usury are fully covered, as are St Thomas's celebrated and influential writings on law. The translations are extremely accessible and the whole is supported by all of the usual series features designed to assist the student reader, including brief biographies, notes for further reading and a concise critical introduction.

The Book of Saints

by Saint Augustine's Abbey, Aeterna Press

MENTION of the Saints of the Catholic Church very frequently occurs both in general reading and as having given their names to churches, towns, villages and topographical features. The object of this compilation is to enable the personage referred to readily to be identified. Nothing more is attempted in this volume. Of a certain number of the Saints detailed Lives have been published in English. Of many more full accounts in other languages, particularly in French and Italian, are easily accessible. Again, there are several good and reliable Series of Lives of the more prominent Saints. The best known of these to English-speaking people is Alban Butler’s Lives of the Saints, an eighteenth century work which has been many times reprinted. In no language, however, does there exist any exhaustive work of the kind; nor in the nature of things can there be. Aeterna Press

Aquinas on Creation

by Saint Thomas (Aquinas), Steven E. Baldner, Steven Earl Baldner

1997 · PIMS

The immense achievement of Aquinas is to have explained so much of the Christian teaching on creation in philosophical terms. Nearly everything essential to the Christian idea of creation -- the existence of the Creator, the uniqueness of the Creator, the fact that the Creator creates without intermediaries, the fact that the creation is properly out of nothing, the fact that the Creator creates freely -- is not only philosophically comprehensible, according to Aquinas, but also philosophically demonstrable, although it is certainly comprehensible philosophically. For Aquinas, philosophy and theology are perfect working partners: what philosophy can know only incompletely is completed by the revelation of faith. True philosophical knowledge is never rejected by theology, but only perfected and brought to completion.

Letters and Correspondence of John Henry Newman During His Life in the English Church

by Saint John Henry Newman

1891

Fr. Richard Schiefen collection.