Announcing the latest volume in HOLY FATHERS SERIES: ODYSSEY THROUGH THE PSALMS WITH CHRIST
- Compiled and edited by Johanna Manley.
The
Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Cross of Belmont, California has
established PERICOPE PRESS, a
new venture for offering ORTHODOX
ADULT BIBLE STUDY in the TREASURY
OF BLESSINGS SERIES (ISBN 0-9622536-6-9).
The
Church of the Holy
Cross is publishing these books in cooperation with Monastery Books and
the Bay Area Spiritual Renewal Ministries under the auspices of
Metropolitan Anthony of San Francisco.
Books from the Treasury of Blessings
Series The Book of Isaiah The Book of
Job The Epistle to the
Hebrews Liturgy and Scripture 170 pages, 26 lessons 92 pages, 11 lessons 94 pages, 13 lessons with liturgical links. 158 pages Chronology, maps, and Index of Selected Subjects.
The Holy Fathers’ explanations are excerpted, edited and
simplified from Isaiah
Through the Ages, published by Monastery Books. Index of Subjects of Contents and Lesson
Concordance. The Holy Fathers’ explanations are excerpted,
edited and simplified from Wisdom. Let us
Attend: Job, the Fathers and the Old Testament, published by
Monastery Books. Short Studies on the Royal Hours for the Nativity;
readings for the Theotokos; St. John the Baptist; the Eleven
Orthros Gospels on the Resurrection; and The Songs of the Bible
Named Odes. $15 $12 $12 $15 Quantity discounts are available. Prices plus shipping and other
charges. See (link pending) for sample lessons. Each
lesson consists of a set of questions for preliminary exploration and
discussion of the subject, followed by explanatory notes.
In the case of the lessons on Hebrews, some more specific notes
are added because of the many references back to the Old Testament.
For Inquiries and Orders, contact the CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS / 900 Alameda
/ Belmont, CA 94002-1604 / Tel. (650)
591-4447 / Fax : (650) 508-9846: office@goholycross.org
or the Business Office for PERICOPE
PRESS / 287 Bay Road / Menlo Park, CA
94025-1730 / Tel & Fax (650) 322-7941 (please call before faxing)
The Psalms all glorify God. The Church worships God. The Holy Fathers
continually praise God. The Scriptures are the word of God. Put altogether
into a daily habit of reading and spiritual reflection, they can lead our souls
into a God-pleasing life, ready for eternal bliss with God.
We meet Christ and walk with Him through highlights of the 150 Psalms, with the Holy Fathers as spokesmen. From the vast library currently available, the best of the Fathers has been selected here, including many excerpts from Fathers of late antiquity, such as Saints John Chrysostom, Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, Gregory of Nyssa, Athanasius and Cyril of Alexandria; later Fathers, such as Sts. Symeon the New Theologian, Maximus the Confessor, Gregory Palamas; plus 20th Century Fathers: Sts. Nikolai (Velimirovich) and Justin (Popovich). These, and many others, give us an understanding of the full spectrum of the Orthodox mind.
Relevant passages from the New Testament and illustrations are also added, as well as examples of the liturgical use of the Psalms by the Church, such as stichera (versicles) used for Vespers, Matins and Feast Days. Many detailed indexes are provided in the Appendix. Hard cover, 336 pages. Click for additional information and order form.
The
Series is designed to provide – in simple terms – a better
understanding of both the Bible and its connection with the richness of
our Orthodox liturgical services. It
also serves to introduce the laity to the Holy Fathers, beloved by the
Church for the profundity of their wisdom and their lucid Biblical
explanations.