Featured Books
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On First Principles: de Principiis
Composed in the early third century, On First Principles represents a turning point in Christian intellectual history. Origen seeks not merely to defend the faith, but to explain its inner logic—how the doctrines of Scripture fit together into a meaningful whole. His work reflects a Church still defining its theological vocabulary while already wrestling with the deepest questions of God, humanity, and redemption. This edition presents a careful modernization of the classic Ante-Nicene Fathers translation. The original meaning and structure have been preserved while archaic language and tangled syntax have been clarified for today’s readers. The result is a readable, reliable English text designed for pastors, students, translators, and serious readers who want direct access to one of the most important theological works of early Christianity.
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The Works of Josephus: A Modern Translation, Volume One: Antiquities of the Jews, Part One (Books 1–11)
From creation to the restoration under Ezra and Nehemiah, Antiquities of the Jews, Part One (Books 1–11) recounts the story of Israel for a Greco-Roman world in sweeping detail. This new translation removes the stiffness and archaisms of older versions, opening the text to modern readers without sacrificing accuracy. The result is a work that is readable, engaging, and faithful to Josephus’ intent.
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The Works of Philo: A Modern Translation, Volume One
Discover the wisdom of Philo of Alexandria in the first volume of The Works of Philo: A Modern Translation, a newly translated four-volume series. Volume One gathers Philo’s earliest and most celebrated treatises: On the Creation, Allegorical Interpretation, On the Cherubim, On the Sacrifices of Abel and Cain, The Worse Attacks the Better, On the Posterity and Exile of Cain, and On the Giants. These works offer allegorical insights that reveal moral and spiritual lessons beneath the literal biblical text.
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The Preparation for the Gospel: Praeperatio Evangelica
In this monumental early church apologetic, Eusebius systematically dismantles the contradictions and moral failings of Greco-Roman polytheism. Drawing deeply on the Hebrew Scriptures, he demonstrates how divine wisdom and providence have been unfolding throughout history to prepare humanity for the revelation of Jesus Christ. Rather than rejecting classical philosophy outright, Eusebius engages with it critically, highlighting its highest ideals as pointers toward the fullness of Christian truth. This work stands as a bridge between pagan philosophy and Christian theology, showing how early Christians used reason, history, and prophecy to defend and explain their faith.