The late Professor Chrestou (Aristotle University,Thessaloniki, Greece), is regarded by many as the leading twentieth century Greek Orthodox specialist in the study of the Church Fathers.

Veneration of the saints and martyrs of the Church has been a cornerstone of Christian life since the beginning of Christianity.

St. Athanasius is one of the greatest early Christian teachers whose simplicity of writing reveals a depth of theology. These studies, whilst of an academic nature, are written with a desire not simply to inform but also to enliven the reader spiritually through an appreciation of St. Athanasius`s life and writings.

St. Makarios of Corinth is perhaps best known as one of the compilers of the great collection of early sayings on prayer known as The Philokalia.

An erudite and in depth analysis of the concept of deification. It examines not only the contribution of patristic writers to the development of the doctrine but also its antecedents in Graeco- Roman and Jewish cultures.

A collection of thirty little known discourses from the fourth century Syriac speaking church located in modern day Iraq,Turkey and Syria. Reflecting the ups and downs of a real Christian community the discourses call the reader back to the steps of Uprightness and Perfection.

This informative and enjoyable little book serves as a valuable introduction to early Christian teaching on the human person.St. Basil, the great fourth century Archbishop of Caesarea, reflects on the image of God in humanity, the fall, and the origin of evil.

A unique presentation of the life and work of St. John, including a translation of his Fountain Head of Knowledge as well as his treatise against iconoclasm. Gives insight into the transformation of the former Byzantine territories of the middle east after the seventh century Arab conquest.

These homilies on Adam are important because they speak of man`s deepest nature, his fallen nature, his future state and of the spiritual life and its struggle.

The Church Fathers are the great teachers of the post apostolic age who expounded and defended the Faith of Christ handed down to them.

St Maximus the Confessor is one of the giants of Christian theology. His doctrine of two wills gave the final shape to ancient Christology and was ratified by the Sixth Ecumenical Council in AD 681. This study throws new light upon one of the most interesting periods of historical and systematic theology.

The goal of the Christian life according to the Orthodox Tradition is the reception by the believer of the grace of the Holy Spirit. This book sets out to explain how this goal can be realised through the transformation of human desire for temporal things,to an ardent longing for God.

A parallel Greek/English text of this important early Christian writing is provided together with an introduction.

A succinct introduction to the life and theology of this great fourteenth century Christian writer. St. Gregory upheld the teaching that man can know God and not only know about Him. His teaching is presented here in a systematical fashion and addresses itself to a wide audience.

This new translation of three classic early Christian texts is both readable and accurate. With its helpful introductions and notes it should appeal to a wide readership ranging from any one seeking to deepen their prayer life to a more academic audience.

Awareness of the work of St. Maximus has perhaps never been greater than the present.