A Guide to Orthodox Life
Author: David Cownie
Publisher: Center for Traditionalist
Published: 1992
Total Pages: 124
ISBN-13: 9780911165227
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When You Pray
Author: L. Joseph Letendre
Publisher:
Published: 2017
Total Pages: 71
ISBN-13: 9781944967239
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAnyone who prays, or has tried to pray and given up in discouragement, knows praying¿really praying¿is not easy. Praying consistently seems almost impossible. Too often and too easily, prayer becomes a burden: one more item on an already overcrowded to-do list. Failing to pray becomes a source of guilt and stress as we must once again admit our inconstancy and procrastination to our father confessor. Yet, our Lord said, ¿Come to me, all of you who are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. My burden is easy and my yoke is light¿ (Matt. 11:30). The purpose of this book, then, is not to add to the burden, but to ease it by distilling the advice and experience of those who pray.
Giver of Life
Author: John W. Oliver
Publisher: Paraclete Guide
Published: 2010-05
Total Pages: 129
ISBN-13: 9781557256751
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPresents the Orthodox perspective on who the Holy Spirit is, where the mystery of God comes alive. Delving deep and subtly into Orthodox tradition and theology, Giver of Life articulates the identity of the Holy Spirit as the third Person of the Trinity as well as the role of the Holy Spirit in the salvation of the world. Written with a poetic sensibility, Fr. Oliver begins with Pentecost, an event uniquely celebrated in Orthodoxy as a time when greenery of all kinds is brought into churches. “The splash of green foliage calls to mind not just life, but a special kind of life. It is the life that transcends biological existence and flows from the very Godhead Itself; it is life that's a state of being—immortal, everlasting, changeless. Ferns and flowers fade and die, but souls filled with this 'life from above' flourish forever.” Reflecting on the relationship of the Holy Spirit to the Church, to the world, and to the human person, Giver of Life looks to the impressive biblical and liturgical tradition of Orthodox Christianity. This is a book weighty in content but accessible in tone, not an academic study of the mind, but a lived experience of the heart.
A Basic Guide to Eastern Orthodox Theology
Author: Eve Tibbs
Publisher: Baker Academic
Published: 2021-07-20
Total Pages: 285
ISBN-13: 1493430912
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEve Tibbs offers a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to the beliefs and practices of the Eastern Orthodox Church for Western readers. Tibbs has devoted her career to translating the Orthodox faith to an evangelical audience and has over twenty years of experience teaching this material to students. Assuming no prior knowledge of Orthodox theology, this survey covers the basic ideas of Eastern Orthodox Christianity from its origins at Pentecost to the present day.
To Be a Jew
Author: Hayim H. Donin
Publisher: Basic Books
Published: 2019-08-13
Total Pages: 238
ISBN-13: 1541618149
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe inimitable, classic guide to the ageless heritage of Judaism, from Rabbi Hayim H. Donin, an incomparable teacher and interpreter of Jewish laws and practice. Embraced over many decades by hundreds of thousands of readers, To Be a Jew offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to traditional Jewish laws and customs as they apply to daily life in the contemporary world. In simple and powerful language, Rabbi Hayim Halevy Donin presents the fundamentals of Judaism, including the laws and observances for the Sabbath, the dietary laws, family life, prayer at home and in the synagogue, the major and minor holidays, and the guiding principles and observances of life, such as birth, naming, circumcision, adoption and conversion, Bar-mitzvah, marriage, divorce, death, and mourning. Ideal for reference, reflection, and inspiration, To Be a Jew will by greatly valued by anyone who feels that knowing, understanding, and observing the laws and traditions of Judaism in daily life is the essence of what it means to be a Jew.
Orthodox Prayer Life
Author: Mattá (al-Miskīn)
Publisher: St Vladimir's Seminary Press
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 300
ISBN-13: 9780881412505
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis volume evolved experientially: the fruit of fifty-five years of solitude by a contemporary Coptic Orthodox desert monk besieged by prayer. Fr Matta's prayer life initially was formed under the direction of the sayings of the Russian Fathers, and later expanded under the direction of other Fathers, both Eastern and Western. He imparts to his readers "a whole course" on prayer.
Ascetic Lives of Mothers
Author: Annalisa Boyd
Publisher:
Published: 2014-04-15
Total Pages: 176
ISBN-13: 9781936270958
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAnnalisa Boyd knows motherhood--its challenges, its joys, and its potential for spiritual growth. In this prayer book she offers a wide selection of prayers mothers can use to intercede for their families as well as to grow in virtue themselves.
Orthodox Worship
Author: Benjamin D. Williams
Publisher:
Published: 2018
Total Pages: 199
ISBN-13: 9781944967543
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPreface to the new edition -- Understanding the divine liturgy. Development of Christian worship in the Bible -- Worship in the early church -- Revelation and worship -- The royal priesthood -- Heavenly worship -- A journey through the liturgy. The interior of an Orthodox church -- The preparation service -- The liturgy of the word -- The liturgy of the Eucharist -- The Great Anaphora -- The Holy Communion -- The Thanksgiving -- Conclusion. A call to worship.
The Outsider's Guide to Orthodox Judaism
Author: Rabbi Arnie Singer
Publisher:
Published: 2008-10
Total Pages: 116
ISBN-13: 9780615211367
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Outsider's Guide to Orthodox Judaism is a handbook that explains the basic beliefs and practices of Orthodox Judaism in a clear and concise way. It is geared to anyone who is not Orthodox (or non Jewish) interested in learning more about their Orthodox coworkers, friends, and neighbors. Easy to read, and right to the point. Read the Jewish Press review at http: //www.jewishpress.com/content.cfm?contentid=3398
The Gerus Guide - The Step By Step Guide to Conversion to Orthodox Judaism
Author: Rabbi Aryeh Moshen
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 198
ISBN-13: 0557628962
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Gerus Guide is the only book on the market that provides a step-by-step guide to Orthodox Jewish conversion. Drawing from over 25 years of experience counseling hundreds of candidates through the process, Rabbi Aryeh Moshen lays out a roadmap that's been proven successful time and again. Here, you'll find a comprehensive guide to keeping Kosher and observing the Sabbath, finding your community, Jewish prayer, and everything you need to live as an Orthodox Jew on a daily basis.
