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

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 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.