Books in the The Early Church Fathers series

Part of the "Early Church Fathers" series, this book showcases translations of Evagrius' letters and notes, and presents an introduction to this early church father. It is useful to students dealing with Evagrius for the first time.

Arguably the most significant theologian in Church history, Augustine is nonetheless a figure of dispute in protestant circles, distrusted for his views on ecclesiology, amongst other subjects. Yet his love for the Lord and articulation of the doctrine of grace ensure that his writings remain relevant and inspiring to many Christians today. For anyone looking to begin to understand this theological giant, Bradley Green‿s biography offers a clear insight into Augustine‿s life and beliefs. In the words of the patristic himself, ‿Take and Read‿.

Cyprian of Carthage‿s story is one of incredible perseverance for the sake of the gospel. Living through a time of terrible persecution towards Christians, Cyprian wrestled with questions surrounding the church and contributed greatly to the writings on its importance as the bride of Christ. He dealt first‿hand with the effects which persecution has on church bodies and offered many insights which are becoming increasingly relevant in the West today.

Offers a collection of texts from all periods of Theodoret's career, including two treatises ("On the Trinity" and "On the Incarnation"), and representative selections from two others ("A Cure of Greek Maladies" and "A Compendium of Heretical Mythification"), with an introduction concerning his life, legacy and place in the history.

This book examines John Chrysostom's role as preacher and his pastoral activites as deacon, presbyter and bishop. It also provides fresh and lively translations of a key selection of sermons and letters.

A study of Severus, patriarch of Antioch. This book introduces his life, times and thought and provides original English translations of his main works.

Gregory of Nyssa presents new translations of key selections of Gregory's writings, with an informative introduction and extensive notes and commentary to illuminate Gregory's writings.

This book assembles a representative selection of Jerome's voluminous output. It will help readers to a balanced portrait of a brilliant and complex man who was a major intellectual force in the early church.

This book presents key selections of Cyril's writings in order to make his thought accessible to students. The writings are all freshly translated and an extended introduction outlines Cyril's life and times.

This overview of Christian Latin poetry from the fourth to sixth centuries sets the works in their literary and historical context. It includes translations of over thirty poems and excerpts, many never translated into English before.

Theodore, bishop of Mopsuestia, stands out as the pre-eminent exponent of the School of Antioch's literal, historical and rational emphases in exegesis and of its staunch defence of Christ's humanity. Providing translations of Theodore's major extant works, this book also discusses the fundamental features of his theological thinking.

This study offers new translations of significant parts of his work, critically based on a complete reconstruction of the original Greek in the French series Sources Chretiennes.

Part of the Early Church Fathers series 4th century theologian A fierce opponent of Arianism

"Gregory of Nazianzus" portrays a picture of a fascinating character of vital importance who deserves to be regarded as the first true Christian humanist. This book brings together a survey of the significance of Gregory's life and work with translations of eight orations, each representing a different aspect of his writing.

Ambrose presents a comprehensive and invaluable introduction to the life and works of the saint.

Tertullian was one of the first theologians of the Western Church and ranks among the most prominent of the early Latin fathers. His literary output is wide-ranging, and provides an invaluable insight into the Christian Church in the crucial period when the Roman Empire was in decline. This text is an introduction to Tertullian's works.

Athanasius provides a comprehensive and concise introduction to the theological vision of Athanasius, relating the various aspects of his doctrine to a central emphasis on divine condescension.

Gregory is one of the big names of the early Western Church, and a great literary figure in his own right. This book presents a systematic picture of Gregory's work as a whole.

This volume presents a comprehensive and accessible insight into Origen's life and writings.

This book introduces the reader to the times and upheavals during which Maximus lived. It makes available a selection of Maximus' theological treaties, many of them translated for the first time.

This study of the life and works of Cyril, Bishop of Jerusalem, assesses Cyril's thought in the context of fourth-century theological developments and includes up-to-date translations of a selection of his writings.

Pope Leo I's theological and political influence (440-461) extended well beyond his own see of Rome to the Christian East through his contribution to preparations for the Council of Chalcedon and its outcome. This book deals with various aspects of Leo's activity as bishop of Rome. It is suitable for students of ancient and medieval Christianity.

Bringing into focus, a figure in the study of early Christianity, this book provides with a perspective into the Origenist controversy. It examines Theophilus' efforts to christianize an Egypt, and also details his battle to maintain the pre-eminence of the Alexandrian Church.

Originally published: Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2014.