Books published by St Vladimir's Seminary Press,U.S.

Discusses Fr Pavel Florensky (1882-1937), a talented figure of Russia's Silver Age, whose interests included mathematics and engineering, philosophy, theology and linguistics. He served his country, even under Communism, without renouncing his priesthood, and was ultimately executed.

Complete music and text for the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts. Completely revised, updated and expanded, this volume includes several musical settings for all "sung" parts of the service. Arrangements by contemporary church musicians are also included.

In 1988 Russian Orthodox Christians celebrated the millennium of Christianity in Russia. This text examines the state of Christianity in Russia today, questioning whether religion is really freely exercised in contemporary Russia. It reverts to the past for historical explanations of present ills.

Vivid historical and scriptural descriptions, including Hellenistic, Roman, Jewish, early Christian, Byzantine, Muslim and modern influences. Valuable for both reader and traveler. Includes 24 line drawings.

Popular Patristics Series Volume 50Saint Basil of Caesarea (c. 329-378/9 CE) was a monk, bishop, preacher, theologian, and social activist who had very down-to-earth views about eating, drinking, fasting, and feasts in honor of local martyrs. In this new collection of sermon translations-most offered here in English for the first time-Basil addresses such issues as drunkenness, hesitations over baptism, community benefits of fasting, how to be thankful when facing loss and disaster, and the mystery of the incarnation. Also included are three sermons on local martyrs Julitta, Mamas, and Barlaam. This small volume of elegant translations will be a vital and valued resource for anyone interested in religion and the body, early Christian spiritual disciplines, and their application to the Church today.

Popular Patristics Series Volume 29These are the only three existing ante-Nicene treatises on the Lord's Prayer, and they became the starting point for many other commentaries. Of the three, however, only the discourse of Cyprian is an address to catechumens. Tertullian's treatise contains additional material on the conduct of worship and on prayer in the assembly, and Origen's commentary is a vast work on the whole subject of prayer, as much suited to advanced learners in the school of Christ as to those preparing for baptism.These are the only three existing ante-Nicene treatises on the Lord's Prayer, and they became the starting point for many other commentaries. Of the three, however, only the discourse of Cyprian is an address to catechumens. Tertullian's treatise contains additional material on the conduct of worship and on prayer in the assembly, and Origen's commentary is a vast work on the whole subject of prayer, as much suited to advanced learners in the school of Christ as to those preparing for baptism.

The author invites the reader to embark with him on a collective reading of God's Holy Book. He maintains that since only God himself can be the ultimate authority on matters of interpretation, it is the responsibility of each reader to challenge the interpretations of others - including himself.