This rediscovered early fourth century text (extant only in Armenian) is stunning experts in the field of liturgy and enriches all with its rare glimpse into the life of the early Christian Church.

A collection of papers from one of the largest symposia ever held dedicated to Eastern liturgy. The contributions are organised in three broad sections: Liturgy in History, Liturgy in Context and Liturgy Yesterday and Today. Contributors include Robert Taft, Sebastian Brock and Boghos Levon Zekiyan.

An excellent introduction to the liturgical theology of the Oriental Orthodox Churches by a leading Indian Orthodox scholar.

An excellent introduction to the liturgical theology of the Oriental Orthodox Churches by a leading Indian Orthodox scholar. He draws on West Syrian liturgical commentaries and homilies on liturgical celebrations whilst not neglecting other Oriental Orthodox and East Syrian sources.

A critical examination of the Christology of the Church of the East which is commonly known as the Nestorian Church.

The Coptic Orthodox Church is the largest remaining Christian community in the Middle East. This is an excellent introduction to its history and present life in all its aspects. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos and maps.

AVANT is the title of a new series of publications introducing the treasures of the Armenian Christian Tradition.

A useful introduction to one of the most ancient, numerically large but perhaps least well known national churches in Christendom. Gives a summary of their history, administration, missionary activity, schools, modern theological teaching. Written to promote dialogue and understanding.

A must read for anyone wanting to understand the progress which has been made towards reunion between the Eastern and Oriental Orthodox churches.

One of the champions of Antiochene christology, Theodoret is a major source for the history of monasticism in northern Syria.

This work provides a history not only of monks, but of the whole church in Palestine, at the height of its prestige and power in the third century.

The third in a three volume series of translations of all the existing documents from the cenobitic monasteries of Pachomius.

The second in a three volume series of translations of all the existing documents from the cenobitic monasteries of Pachomius.

The first in a three volume series of translations of all the existing documents from the Egyptian cenobitic monasteries of Pachomius who formed a monastic rule from the Scriptures which reflect years of experiences and failures.

This is the first ever English translation of the life of Shenoute, ranked second only to Pachomius for his contribution to the development of Egyptian monasticism. Casts new light on the desert monasticism of the fifth century.

A translation of two Coptic works of a late fourth century monk. The introduction discusses the origins of Christianity in southern Egypt, the spirituality of the early monks, their way of life, communal living, prayer and worship.

An outstanding introduction to a little known region in the history of spirituality as well as a wise store of practical counsel for those seeking to pray more deeply.

The Coptic Orthodox Church is the largest remaining Christian community in the Middle East.

AVANT is the title of a new series of publications introducing the treasures of the Armenian Christian Tradition.