On the Orthodox Faith: Volume 3 of the Fount of Knowledge

by St John of Damascus, Norman Russell (Translator)

Overview

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 origin and reception of the text. This diglot edition, reproducing the critical Greek text on the facing page, is sure to become the standard and classic edition of this central and important patristic work.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940161122624
Publisher:	St Vladimir's Seminary Press
Publication date:	04/28/2022
Series:	Popular Patristics Series , #62
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Saint John of Damascus was a Syrian monk and priest. Born in the seventh century and raised in Damascus, he died at his monastery, Mar Saba, near Jerusalem. He wrote works expounding the Christian faith and composed hymns which are still used. He is one of the most widely read Fathers and is best known for his strong defense of icons.