The Mountain of Silence: A Search for Orthodox Spirituality42 reviews Kyriacos C. Markides Image, 2002 Approachable Orthodoxy + Shook the depths of my soul + A Special Book + Highly recommend this book + Mountain of contemplation             The Orthodox Church: New Edition70 reviews Timothy Ware Penguin (Non-Classics), 1993 The Orthodox Church + The Best Book on Orthodoxy + Orthodox Church History + A Must read for anyone willing to find the true Christianity + Excellent study of the Orthodox Church             Blessed John the Wonderworker: A Preliminary Account of the Life and Miracles of Archbishop John Maximovitch1 review Fr. Seraphim Rose Saint Herman Press, 1999 Engaging without sentimentality This examination of the life and miracles of St. John Maximotvich is heartening reading not only for Orthodox Christians, not only for Californians who are blessed to have his relics, not only for North Americans who, unlike other Orthodox Churches in their "western captivity", have been ...             The Orthodox Study Bible: New Testament and Psalms46 reviews Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1993 Been long in the waiting + Great Orthodox Bible but Better Was Just Released + Would the REAL King James please stand up! This new testament study bible was just what we orthodox needed to educate and expand our knowledge. I am now waiting for the fully study bible in March 2008.             The Way of a Pilgrim and the Pilgrim Continues His Way31 reviews Anonymous HarperOne, 1991 East Christianity's version of the West's John Bunyan classic - "The Pilgrim's Progress" + All-time Classic for the serious spiritual aspirant + What a Blessing + Excellent book on prayer and the Christian life             Orthodox Spirituality: A Brief Introduction2 reviews Birth of the Theotokos Mon., 1996 Perfect Introduction to Orthodox Spirituality. + A perfect introduction, excusing the imperfect translation... In a time when so many converts are coming into the Orthodox Church, (it's literally been a millenium since conversions were even close to the amounts going on now) people are unwittingly bringing their spiritual baggage into their spiritual lives. Bishop Hierotheos (formerly Archimandrite ...             Saint Silouan, the Athonite3 reviews Archimandrite Sophrony St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 1999 St. Silouan the Athonite is a living icon of Christ + A Gem + A Text book for salvation This is an expanded version of the out-of-print classic from the same author of A MONK OF MOUNT ATHOS (see customer review from Columbus, Georgia). Both St. Silouan and Archimandrite Sophrony are remarkable men who know the Uncreated Light from experience. These are men who can be guides to a ...             Imperial Unity and Christian Divisions: The Church, 450-680 Ad (Church History ; 2)5 reviews John Meyendorff St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 1988 Roman Imperial government and the church + Imperial Unity and Christian Divisions + Things you never knew... + The period of ecumenical counclis + Christian division survived the vanished Empire             Shepherd of Souls2 reviews Archimandrite Ioanichie Balan Saint Herman of Alaska Brotherhood, 2000 A must read + One of the best lives of a modern saint available... This is an easy to read book that really touched me. Elder Cleopa seems destined to be recognized as a modern day saint. This book gives biographical information on his life and shares many of his counsels and experiences. It includes dozens of photographs, as well. I'll be reading this one ...             The Mystical Theology of the Eastern Church13 reviews Vladimir Lossky St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 1997 Superb and Serious + Sublime, Beautiful, a Holy Teasure + an ever-greater plenitude, + Lossky is brilliant + This work gets at the heart of Christian mysticism             Precious Vessels of the Holy Spirit2 reviews Protecting Veil Press, 2003 Christianity is real and powerful + What would the apostles look like today? Jesus is asking us, "When the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?" (Luke 18:1-8). His question resonates prophetically in this post-modern secular age. Many of the faithful have already lost or are in the process of losing their Christian faith and values. In real time, our ...             Father Arseny, 1893-1973: Priest, Prisoner, Spiritual Father : Being the Narratives Compiled by the Servant ...18 reviews St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 1998 Life-Changing Experience + An insightful read. + This man's story made me stand up... + A great witness.             Orthodox Spirituality: A Brief Introduction2 reviews Birth of the Theotokos Mon., 1996 Perfect Introduction to Orthodox Spirituality. + A perfect introduction, excusing the imperfect translation... In a time when so many converts are coming into the Orthodox Church, (it's literally been a millenium since conversions were even close to the amounts going on now) people are unwittingly bringing their spiritual baggage into their spiritual lives. Bishop Hierotheos (formerly Archimandrite ...             Precious Vessels of the Holy Spirit2 reviews Protecting Veil Press, 2003 Christianity is real and powerful + What would the apostles look like today? Jesus is asking us, "When the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?" (Luke 18:1-8). His question resonates prophetically in this post-modern secular age. Many of the faithful have already lost or are in the process of losing their Christian faith and values. In real time, our ...             Blessed John the Wonderworker: A Preliminary Account of the Life and Miracles of Archbishop John Maximovitch1 review Fr. Seraphim Rose Saint Herman Press, 1999 Engaging without sentimentality This examination of the life and miracles of St. John Maximotvich is heartening reading not only for Orthodox Christians, not only for Californians who are blessed to have his relics, not only for North Americans who, unlike other Orthodox Churches in their "western captivity", have been ...             The Mystical Theology of the Eastern Church13 reviews Vladimir Lossky St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 1997 Superb and Serious + Sublime, Beautiful, a Holy Teasure + an ever-greater plenitude, + Lossky is brilliant + This work gets at the heart of Christian mysticism             Saint Silouan, the Athonite3 reviews Archimandrite Sophrony St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 1999 St. Silouan the Athonite is a living icon of Christ + A Gem + A Text book for salvation This is an expanded version of the out-of-print classic from the same author of A MONK OF MOUNT ATHOS (see customer review from Columbus, Georgia). Both St. Silouan and Archimandrite Sophrony are remarkable men who know the Uncreated Light from experience. These are men who can be guides to a ...             The Orthodox Study Bible: New Testament and Psalms46 reviews Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1993 Been long in the waiting + Great Orthodox Bible but Better Was Just Released + Would the REAL King James please stand up! This new testament study bible was just what we orthodox needed to educate and expand our knowledge. I am now waiting for the fully study bible in March 2008.             The Way of a Pilgrim and the Pilgrim Continues His Way31 reviews Anonymous HarperOne, 1991 East Christianity's version of the West's John Bunyan classic - "The Pilgrim's Progress" + All-time Classic for the serious spiritual aspirant + What a Blessing + Excellent book on prayer and the Christian life             The Mountain of Silence: A Search for Orthodox Spirituality42 reviews Kyriacos C. Markides Image, 2002 Approachable Orthodoxy + Shook the depths of my soul + A Special Book + Highly recommend this book + Mountain of contemplation