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The Apostolic Constitutions: ΔΙΑΤΑΓΑΙ ΤΩΝ ΑΓΙΩΝ ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΩΝ
Compiled in the fourth century, The Apostolic Constitutions preserves a detailed portrait of ancient Christianity as remembered and shaped in the Eastern Mediterranean. Presented as direct teachings from the apostles to their followers, this composite text offers practical instruction on virtually every aspect of church life: leadership roles, moral expectations, sacraments, worship, and more. While scholars acknowledge its pseudepigraphal nature, the Constitutions remain one of the earliest and most systematic attempts to define Christian doctrine, practice, and governance in a single document.
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Works of Athenagoras: Plea for the Christians and On the Resurrection of the Dead
Athenagoras of Athens, an early Christian apologist writing in the mid-2nd century, is known for his two surviving works: a defense of Christianity addressed to the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius and a treatise on the resurrection of the dead.
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Homilies of Saint John Chrysostom: Acts of the Apostles
Saint John Chrysostom (c. 349–407 AD), bishop of Constantinople, was among the greatest preachers and interpreters of Scripture in Christian history. His Homilies on the Acts of the Apostles trace the growth of the early Church from Jerusalem to Rome, illuminating the courage of the apostles, the power of the Holy Spirit, and the enduring call of Christian witness. This modern revision of the classic Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers translation retains the dignity and precision of the original while updating archaic English for today’s reader. It offers a clear, accessible path into Chrysostom’s thought—one that preserves his pastoral tone and interpretive depth without sacrificing readability.
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Homilies of Saint John Chrysostom: Hebrews
In these sermons, the “golden-mouthed” preacher brings both his rhetorical brilliance and his deep pastoral concern to bear on a letter whose message he calls “the crown of Paul’s writings.” With care and urgency, he unfolds the contrasts between old and new covenant, shadow and reality, ritual and fulfillment—always leading his hearers to the surpassing greatness of Christ. This revised edition updates the nineteenth-century Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers translation into smoother, contemporary English while preserving the integrity of the original text. Readers will find Chrysostom’s warmth, precision, and reverence fully intact, freed from the barriers of dated language.
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Homilies of Saint John Chrysostom: John
John Chrysostom (c. 349–407), one of the greatest preachers of the early church, delivered these homilies in Antioch and Constantinople. His exposition of the Gospel of John blends theological insight with pastoral application, revealing how the early church understood and proclaimed this Gospel. This edition retains the substance of the original NPNF translation while bringing the English into a contemporary register. The result is a faithful, approachable version of Chrysostom’s work that is suitable for both serious study and devotional reading.
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Homilies of Saint John Chrysostom: Matthew Part One, Homilies 1–40
Saint John Chrysostom (c. 349–407), the “Golden-Mouthed” preacher, delivered these homilies in Antioch, addressing real congregations with a blend of scriptural exposition and moral exhortation. In these sermons, he unfolds the opening chapters of Matthew’s Gospel, reflecting deeply on Christ’s genealogy, birth, baptism, the Sermon on the Mount, and the beginning of his ministry. This volume presents Homilies 1–40 in a freshly revised edition of the NPNF translation. The language has been carefully updated to enhance clarity while preserving accuracy and rhetorical force.
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Homilies of Saint John Chrysostom: Matthew Part Two, Homilies 41–90
Saint John Chrysostom (c. 349–407), the “Golden-Mouthed” preacher, delivered these sermons during his ministry in Antioch and Constantinople. In this second half of his homilies on Matthew, he offers profound reflection on Christ’s parables, miracles, confrontations with the Pharisees, teachings on discipleship, and the events of the Passion. This volume presents Homilies 41–90 in a freshly revised edition of the NPNF translation. The language has been updated to enhance clarity while preserving fidelity to Chrysostom’s thought and rhetorical power.
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The Instructor: ΠΑΙΔΑΓΩΓΟΣ
In Paedagogus (“The Instructor”), Clement of Alexandria outlines a spiritual formation manual for new believers, focusing on how Christians should live once they’ve come to faith. Unlike abstract theology, this work is deeply concerned with daily life—food, clothing, speech, sex, money, and manners—all seen through the lens of holiness and imitation of Christ. Clement casts Christ as the ultimate teacher who trains believers into mature sons and daughters of God.
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Exhortation to the Greeks: ΛΟΓΟΣ ΠΡΟΤΡΕΠΤΙΚΟΣ ΠΡΟΣ ΕΛΛΗΝΑΣ
Clement of Alexandria’s Exhortation to the Greeks (Protrepticus) is a sharp-edged call to conversion. Addressed to educated pagans of the second century, it critiques their inherited religion—not with ridicule, but with clarity, logic, and moral force. Clement argues that the gods of Olympus offer no lasting truth, and that only Christ, the divine Logos, brings virtue, wisdom, and eternal life.
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Stromata: ΣΤΡΩΜΑΤΕΩΝ
In the Stromata (“Miscellanies”), Clement of Alexandria gathers Scripture, classical philosophy, and cultural observation into an intricate spiritual vision. These writings reflect the intellectual world of the early church, where Christian teachers responded to competing ideas with insight and boldness.
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Homilies: Ὁμίλαι
The Pseudo-Clementine Homilies are an early Christian novel unlike any other. Framed as a travel memoir, they follow Clement—later bishop of Rome—as he joins the apostle Peter on a mission through the eastern Mediterranean. Along the way, Peter confronts Simon Magus in public debates that tackle weighty questions: How do we know what’s true? What is the role of divine revelation? What does it mean to live righteously in a world full of error?
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The Well-Anchored One: Anchoratus
The Well-Anchored One serves as a vital theological anchor for believers navigating doctrinal confusion in the early church. Epiphanius carefully unfolds key Christian doctrines—especially concerning the nature of God, the relationship of the Father and Son, and the church’s role in salvation—using extensive scriptural evidence and creedal affirmations. This work not only addresses the philosophical and theological errors of the day but also offers pastoral exhortations to strengthen the faith of its readers. It stands as both a doctrinal manual and spiritual guide, blending rigorous argumentation with heartfelt encouragement.
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On Ecclesiastical Theology: περὶ τῆς ἐκκλησιαστικῆς θεολογίας
On Ecclesiastical Theology offers a rare glimpse into the foundational theological conflicts that shaped the early church’s understanding of God, the Logos, and Christ’s divine nature. Written during a time of intense doctrinal struggle, Eusebius provides a systematic defense of Nicene orthodoxy, engaging with alternative teachings and heresies that threatened the unity of Christian belief.
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The History of the Church: Historia Ecclesiastica
Eusebius of Caesarea’s History of the Church (Historia Ecclesiastica) is the earliest surviving account of Christianity’s growth from a persecuted sect to an empire-wide faith. Written in the early fourth century, this monumental work draws from scripture, state records, personal letters, and now-lost sources to capture the church’s first three hundred years.
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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.
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The Proof of the Gospel: Demonstratio Evangelica
The Proof of the Gospel (Demonstratio Evangelica) is Eusebius’s theological masterwork: a thorough and systematic presentation of Christianity as the fulfillment of both Jewish prophecy and Greek philosophical longing. Writing from his position as bishop of Caesarea, Eusebius argues that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus were not an innovation, but the long-anticipated climax of divine revelation.
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Doctrinal and Historical Works: Dogmatica et Historica
This volume presents the doctrinal and historical works of Hippolytus of Rome in clear English translation. Readers can explore his interpretations of Scripture, reflections on prophecy, and perspectives on early Church history.
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Exegetical Fragments: Exegetica Fragmenta
Exegetical Fragments brings together the surviving commentary excerpts attributed to Hippolytus of Rome—one of the earliest and most influential Christian theologians. These fragments, preserved in Patrologia Graeca volume 10, reveal his exegetical approach to Daniel and other biblical books, offering insight into early Christian interpretation and theology.
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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 Josephus: A Modern Translation, Volume Two: Antiquities of the Jews, Part Two (Books 12–20)
From the aftermath of Alexander the Great to the reign of Herod the Great, Antiquities of the Jews, Part Two (Books 12–20) continues Josephus’ sweeping retelling of Israel’s story. This modern translation continues the work begun in Antiquities of the Jews, Part One (Books 1–11). Together, the two volumes present Josephus’ full retelling of Jewish history, bridging the biblical story and the world of Rome with clarity and accessibility for today’s reader.
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The Works of Josephus: A Modern Translation, Volume Three: Life of Josephus, Against Apion, and Wars of the Jews
The Jewish War (Books 1–7) is Josephus’ gripping narrative of the revolt against Rome that reshaped Jewish history in the first century CE. Written by a participant and survivor, it offers a vivid, sometimes harrowing, account of events that culminated in the destruction of Jerusalem and its temple in 70 CE. This fresh translation removes the outdated style of older editions, making Josephus’ dramatic account accessible without losing its intensity or historical weight. The Jewish War remains one of the most important sources for understanding both Judaism and the Roman Empire in the first century.
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Against Celsus: Contra Celsum
Origen of Alexandria’s monumental apologetic work, Contra Celsum (Against Celsus), written around 248 AD, systematically refutes the arguments of the pagan philosopher Celsus, who had criticized Christianity in his work The True Word.
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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 Works of Philo: A Modern Translation, Volume Two
Continue your journey with the second volume of The Works of Philo: A Modern Translation, exploring divine wisdom, moral responsibility, and the early stories of the Bible. This volume features On the Unchangeableness of God, On Husbandry, On Noah’s Work as a Planter, On Drunkenness, On Sobriety, On the Confusion of Tongues, On the Migration of Abraham, Who Is the Heir, On the Preliminary Studies, On Flight and Finding, On the Change of Names, and On Dreams.
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The Works of Philo: A Modern Translation, Volume Three
Delve deeper into Philo’s biblical thought with the third volume of The Works of Philo: A Modern Translation, focusing on Abraham, Joseph, Moses, and the laws that shaped Israel. Volume Three contains On Abraham, On Joseph, Moses, On the Decalogue, and On the Special Laws. These treatises combine biography, legal discussion, and moral philosophy, offering guidance on ethical and spiritual living.
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The Works of Philo: A Modern Translation, Volume Four
Complete your journey through Philo with the fourth volume of The Works of Philo: A Modern Translation, exploring ethics, providence, and the historical realities of Jewish life under Roman rule. Volume Four includes On the Virtues, On Rewards and Punishments, Every Good Man is Free, On the Contemplative Life, On the Eternity of the World, Flaccus, Hypothetica, On Providence, and On the Embassy to Gaius. These works range from ethical reflection to historical commentary, showing how Philo engaged Scripture, philosophy, and civic life. His discussions of virtue, justice, and divine providence offer timeless moral insights, while his historical writings illuminate the challenges faced by Jews in the Roman world. This volume completes the four-volume series, giving readers a comprehensive view of Philo’s thought and its enduring relevance for understanding Scripture, Jewish philosophy, and the intellectual climate of the first century.
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Theophilus to Autolycus: ΘΕΟΦΙΛΟΥ ΠΡΟΣ ΑΥΤΟΛΥΚΟΝ
In this three-part work, Theophilus, bishop of Antioch, writes to his friend Autolycus—a well-read pagan skeptical of Christianity—to demonstrate that faith in Christ is not only rational, but historically and morally superior to pagan thought. He challenges the inconsistencies of Greco-Roman mythology, defends the antiquity and reliability of the Hebrew Scriptures, and introduces key doctrines such as monotheism, resurrection, divine judgment, and the Logos.