Author Topic: What is everyone reading? (Read 995665 times)

W.A.Mozart · « **Reply #1980 on:** October 14, 2011, 07:12:29 PM »

@ elijahmaria I was talking about the same book too

William · « **Reply #1981 on:** October 14, 2011, 07:20:45 PM »

Christology of the Later Fathers, edited by Edward R. Hardy. It has some works from Sts. Athanasius, Gregory Nyssen and Gregory Nazianzen. It also has the declarations of several of the Ecumenical Councils.

Volnutt · « **Reply #1982 on:** October 14, 2011, 09:25:37 PM »

Quote from: orthonorm on October 14, 2011, 08:30:24 AM

Quote from: Cognomen on October 14, 2011, 03:35:21 AM
Quote from: orthonorm on October 14, 2011, 03:25:36 AM
Who is Rufus?

Is this thing actually a trilogy?

Heh, he's the poster who mentioned recently reading Way of the Pilgrim.

I don't think it's a trilogy. As far as I know, just that odd continuation bit at the end.

I thought Rufus might be part of some prequel or sequel. I dunno.

What are the lines in your sig from?

Asteriktos · « **Reply #1983 on:** October 20, 2011, 09:16:14 AM »

The Last Human: A Guide to Twenty-Two Species of Extinct Humans

Papist · « **Reply #1984 on:** October 20, 2011, 10:25:39 AM »

Quote from: Asteriktos on October 20, 2011, 09:16:14 AM

The Last Human: A Guide to Twenty-Two Species of Extinct Humans

Pretty cool.

biro · « **Reply #1985 on:** October 20, 2011, 12:42:22 PM »

The Book of Exodus

Asteriktos · « **Reply #1986 on:** October 20, 2011, 06:06:24 PM »

Quote from: Papist on October 20, 2011, 10:25:39 AM

Pretty cool.

So far, so good

And I find it interesting how many people worked on the content. The cover lists 2 creators, 3 writers, and 3 additional contributors. Inside the book, just before the table of contents, 10 other consultants are mentioned. I realise there's usually all sorts of editors and reviewers and such involved when a University Press publishes something, but still...

Elijah · « **Reply #1987 on:** October 20, 2011, 06:15:56 PM »

This is a valuable thread; please share your readings on "Orthodox" books? That is beneficial for our spiritual life. I may have to read the thread from the beginning, I guess.

Luke · « **Reply #1988 on:** October 20, 2011, 10:40:43 PM »

Patristic Theology by Protopresbyter John S. Romanides

Ionnis · « **Reply #1989 on:** October 20, 2011, 10:43:46 PM »

Quote from: Gamliel on October 20, 2011, 10:40:43 PM

Patristic Theology by Protopresbyter John S. Romanides

A wonderful book!

Gebre Menfes Kidus · « **Reply #1990 on:** October 20, 2011, 10:58:51 PM »

Three wonderful books by friend and brother John Apocalypse:

1. Korah's Rebellion, Luther's Protest: Why Protestantism is Not Christian

2. Reasonable Christianity: A Response to Scientific Atheism

3. The End of Man: A Defense of the Orthodox Church Against Protestantism

http://stores.lulu.com/stjohnpublications.

Selam

Ioannes · « **Reply #1991 on:** October 20, 2011, 10:58:58 PM »

I am reading Mystery and Meaning by Gebre Menfes Kidus, a spectacular read too. I am amazed at how he is able to make his points in such seemingly easy fashion.

http://bookstore.authorhouse.com/Products/SKU-000365534/MYSTERY-and-MEANING.aspx

Ionnis · « **Reply #1992 on:** October 20, 2011, 11:01:08 PM »

That wasn't planned at all!

Gebre Menfes Kidus · « **Reply #1993 on:** October 20, 2011, 11:10:03 PM »

Quote from: Ionnis on October 20, 2011, 11:01:08 PM

That wasn't planned at all!

Complete coincidence. God works in mysterious ways.

Don't know if mine is worth much, but I can definitely recommend John's books.

Selam

Shiny · « **Reply #1994 on:** October 20, 2011, 11:23:45 PM »

Quote from: Gebre Menfes Kidus on October 20, 2011, 10:58:51 PM

Three wonderful books by friend and brother John Apocalypse:

1. Korah's Rebellion, Luther's Protest: Why Protestantism is Not Christian

2. Reasonable Christianity: A Response to Scientific Atheism

3. The End of Man: A Defense of the Orthodox Church Against Protestantism

http://stores.lulu.com/stjohnpublications.

Selam

Buying them all, can I just use a PDF reader to read these?

Ioannes · « **Reply #1995 on:** October 20, 2011, 11:31:34 PM »

Quote from: Achronos on October 20, 2011, 11:23:45 PM

Quote from: Gebre Menfes Kidus on October 20, 2011, 10:58:51 PM
Three wonderful books by friend and brother John Apocalypse:

1. Korah's Rebellion, Luther's Protest: Why Protestantism is Not Christian

2. Reasonable Christianity: A Response to Scientific Atheism

3. The End of Man: A Defense of the Orthodox Church Against Protestantism

http://stores.lulu.com/stjohnpublications.

Selam

Buying them all, can I just use a PDF reader to read these?

I dont think I have them available for DL

Shiny · « **Reply #1996 on:** October 20, 2011, 11:35:10 PM »

Actualy two of those are in ebook format.

Don't know where your Reasonable Christianity book is though

Ioannes · « **Reply #1997 on:** October 21, 2011, 09:29:08 AM »

Quote from: Achronos on October 20, 2011, 11:35:10 PM

Actualy two of those are in ebook format.

Don't know where your Reasonable Christianity book is though

Should be right there on the site, but I know it is not for DL yet.

Ioannes · « **Reply #1998 on:** October 21, 2011, 09:31:11 AM »

http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/reasonable-christianity-a-response-to-scientific-atheism/17787871

Iconodule · « **Reply #1999 on:** October 21, 2011, 10:07:55 PM »

Crispin: The Cross of Lead by Avi

William · « **Reply #2000 on:** October 21, 2011, 11:32:06 PM »

Quote from: Ionnis on October 20, 2011, 11:01:08 PM

That wasn't planned at all!

That was pretty cool.

Elijah · « **Reply #2001 on:** October 22, 2011, 11:34:09 AM »

Thank you all for the reply; do you have websites with free books?

Ioannes · « **Reply #2002 on:** October 22, 2011, 12:30:06 PM »

Quote from: Elijah on October 22, 2011, 11:34:09 AM

Thank you all for the reply; do you have websites with free books?

Email me and I will give you my books for free, that goes for anyone.

Ionnis · « **Reply #2003 on:** October 22, 2011, 02:52:07 PM »

Quote from: Ioannes on October 22, 2011, 12:30:06 PM

Quote from: Elijah on October 22, 2011, 11:34:09 AM
Thank you all for the reply; do you have websites with free books?

Email me and I will give you my books for free, that goes for anyone.

How kind of you! Hopefully those who can afford to purchase the books will do so.

Gebre Menfes Kidus · « **Reply #2004 on:** October 22, 2011, 05:46:46 PM »

Quote from: Elijah on October 22, 2011, 11:34:09 AM

Thank you all for the reply; do you have websites with free books?

I will also be glad to email a PDF version of my book to anyone who can't afford it. Just PM me.

Selam

Ioannes · « **Reply #2005 on:** October 22, 2011, 11:02:25 PM »

Quote from: Ionnis on October 22, 2011, 02:52:07 PM

Quote from: Ioannes on October 22, 2011, 12:30:06 PM
Quote from: Elijah on October 22, 2011, 11:34:09 AM
Thank you all for the reply; do you have websites with free books?

Email me and I will give you my books for free, that goes for anyone.

How kind of you! Hopefully those who can afford to purchase the books will do so.

Information should be free, the paperbacks cost pretty much what it costs to print them.

elijahmaria · « **Reply #2006 on:** October 23, 2011, 12:27:39 PM »

Quote from: Ioannes on October 22, 2011, 11:02:25 PM

Quote from: Ionnis on October 22, 2011, 02:52:07 PM
Quote from: Ioannes on October 22, 2011, 12:30:06 PM
Quote from: Elijah on October 22, 2011, 11:34:09 AM
Thank you all for the reply; do you have websites with free books?

Email me and I will give you my books for free, that goes for anyone.

How kind of you! Hopefully those who can afford to purchase the books will do so.

Information should be free, the paperbacks cost pretty much what it costs to print them.

Every good author deserves a living...a patron...a paying audience.

You are certainly then free to make your skills available as you see fit, moment to moment.

It is not information that we pay for with an author: it is that part of themselves with which they invest the presentation.

M.

Ioannes · « **Reply #2007 on:** October 23, 2011, 03:14:35 PM »

Donate that money to those in need.

stanley123 · « **Reply #2008 on:** October 23, 2011, 05:51:28 PM »

Quote from: Ioannes on October 22, 2011, 11:02:25 PM

Information should be free, ...

But what about the author? Doesn't he deserve some royalty or remuneration for his hard work?

Ioannes · « **Reply #2009 on:** October 23, 2011, 07:30:18 PM »

Quote from: stanley123 on October 23, 2011, 05:51:28 PM

Quote from: Ioannes on October 22, 2011, 11:02:25 PM
Information should be free, ...
But what about the author? Doesn't he deserve some royalty or remuneration for his hard work?

Sure. I personally do not care about the money, that is of course my opinion.

Jetavan · « **Reply #2010 on:** October 24, 2011, 10:32:42 PM »

Jewish Books: 18 Essential Texts Every Jew Should Read

Luke · « **Reply #2011 on:** October 24, 2011, 10:45:40 PM »

Quote from: Jetavan on October 24, 2011, 10:32:42 PM

Jewish Books: 18 Essential Texts Every Jew Should Read

I was surprised to see the Kabbalah in the list. You going to read all 18 of them?

Jetavan · « **Reply #2012 on:** October 24, 2011, 11:02:56 PM »

Quote from: Gamliel on October 24, 2011, 10:45:40 PM

Quote from: Jetavan on October 24, 2011, 10:32:42 PM
Jewish Books: 18 Essential Texts Every Jew Should Read
I was surprised to see the Kabbalah in the list. You going to read all 18 of them?

I've read the one on Kabbalah. Now it's on to the Talmud!

orthonorm · « **Reply #2013 on:** October 25, 2011, 01:35:18 AM »

Quote from: Jetavan on October 24, 2011, 10:32:42 PM

Jewish Books: 18 Essential Texts Every Jew Should Read

Here is the list of 25 books for Christians:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/01/spiritual-classics-christian_n_989623.html?ref=christianity

Begins with On the Incarnation and contains many other excellent suggestions.

Cognomen · « **Reply #2014 on:** October 25, 2011, 01:57:48 AM »

^ Very surprised by that list. Some excellent suggestions indeed, and at the least, some pretty good exposure.

As for what I'm reading at the moment?
A lot of journal articles not particularly relevant to the board.

I would rather be reading most of the ones on the Huffington Post list.

Gebre Menfes Kidus · « **Reply #2015 on:** October 25, 2011, 02:31:43 AM »

Quote from: orthonorm on October 25, 2011, 01:35:18 AM

Quote from: Jetavan on October 24, 2011, 10:32:42 PM
Jewish Books: 18 Essential Texts Every Jew Should Read

Here is the list of 25 books for Christians:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/01/spiritual-classics-christian_n_989623.html?ref=christianity

Begins with On the Incarnation and contains many other excellent suggestions.

I've read eleven on that list (some in full, some in part), more than I expected:

1. Blessed Augustine's Confessions (Highly recommended!)

2. The Philokalia (Still working through it, but wonderful stuff.)

3. The Institutes of John Calvin (Read most of it during my Protestant days. Calvin was not a very good writer IMO, too redundant. Can't compare with Luther's writings, which as heretical as they are nevertheless are thoroughly readable and very entertaining.)

4. Pascal's Pensees (I've read much of it. Good writer and a good philosopher, although his "wager" is given way too much prominence for some odd reason. That's one of his weaker arguments.)

5. Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan (Actually a very Orthodox book written by a Protestant.)

6. The Way of A Pilgrim (Don't need to say much about this one.)

7. The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky (Riches and depth on every page!)

8. Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton (This is not a book about Orthodoxy in the "Orthodox" theological sense, but a wonderful read nonetheless. Chesterton’s arguments are wonderfully witty and profoundly logical. Great stuff!)

9. The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer (One of the most influential books I’ve ever read. The ideas are thoroughly Orthodox in my opinion, even though Bonhoeffer was a Lutheran.)

10. The Seven Story Mountain by Thomas Merton. (Written by one of my spiritual heroes, this is one of my 3 favorite books.)

11. Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis (A very good book, sound Christian apologetics conveyed in a very readable manner.)

Selam

IsmiLiora · « **Reply #2016 on:** October 27, 2011, 08:07:28 AM »

White Field, Black Sheep: A Lithuanian-American Life - Daiva Markelis

Ah, memoirs.

jnorm888 · « **Reply #2017 on:** October 30, 2011, 04:49:11 PM »

http://www.amazon.com/Disputation-Pyrrhus-Father-Maximus-Confessor/dp/1878997017 (The Disputation With Pyrrhus of Our Father Among the Saints Maximus the Confessor)

As well as re-read:
http://www.amazon.com/Free-Choice-Saint-Maximus-Confessor/dp/1878997025/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1318847257&sr=1-1 (Free Choice in Saint Maximus the Confessor)

And after I read that I'm going to read:
http://www.amazon.com/Person-Christ-Christology-Emperor-Justinian/dp/0881410896 (On the Person of Christ: The Christology of Emperor Justinian)

biro · « **Reply #2018 on:** October 30, 2011, 05:05:42 PM »

They look very interesting.

IsmiLiora · « **Reply #2019 on:** October 30, 2011, 05:19:51 PM »

The Fashion File: Advice, Tips, and Inspiration from the Costume Designer of Mad Men -- Janie Bryant

I love her work on the show, and she is incredibly thorough. I could have read an entire book about that. Too bad it was her talking about how women need to wear heels all the time. Disappointing.

orthonorm · « **Reply #2020 on:** November 05, 2011, 11:51:42 AM »

For our parish autumn adult education class.

IsmiLiora · « **Reply #2021 on:** November 07, 2011, 05:04:39 PM »

Little Altars Everywhere -- Rebecca Wells

mark thomas · « **Reply #2022 on:** November 10, 2011, 12:47:14 PM »

Currently reading [Homilies on the Book of the Revelation, Vol. One/i] by Archimandrite Athanasios Mitilinaious. Also reading A Second Look at the Second Coming. Since "Second Look" begins with a criticism of Hal Lindsey's book The Late Great Planet Earth, a book I read about 35 years ago, I also picked up a copy of it for reference. I've only just started, but "Homilies" seems very promising.

Papist · « **Reply #2023 on:** November 10, 2011, 02:08:16 PM »

orthonorm · « **Reply #2024 on:** November 18, 2011, 01:56:26 PM »

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Author Topic: What is everyone reading? (Read 995665 times)