St. Valdimir's Press has asked me which volumes of the Popular Patristics series would be most popular in Logos - i.e. what volumes are the best place to start? Which of the following do you think would generate the most interest?
St Gregory the Great - Book of Pastoral Rule, TheMark the Monk - Counsels on the Spiritual LifeSt John Chrysostom - Cult of the Saints, The St Symeon the New Theologian - Divine Eros Hymns of St Symeon the New TheologianSt Gregory of Nazianzus - Festal OrationsJohn A. McGuckin - Harp of Glory: An African AkathistBarsanuphius and John - Letters from the DesertSt Isaac of Nineveh - On Ascetical LifeSt Gregory of Nazianzus - On God and ChristSt Gregory of Nazianzus - On God and Man St John Chrysostom - On Marriage and Family LifeMelito of Sardis - On PaschaSt Basil the Great - On Social JusticeHippolytus - On the Apostolic TraditionSt Cyril of Jerusalem - On the Christian SacramentsSt Maximus the Confessor - On the Cosmic Mystery of Jesus ChristSt Germanus of Constantinople - On the Divine LiturgyBrian E. Daley, ed. - On the Dormition of MarySt Theodore the Studite - On the Holy Icons St Basil the Great - On the Human ConditionSt Athanasius – On the IncarnationTertullian, Cyprian and Origen– On the Lord's PrayerJacob of Serug – On the Mother of GodSt Symeon the New Theologian – On the Mystical Life, vol. ISt Symeon the New Theologian – On the Mystical Life, vol. IISt Symeon the New Theologian – On the Mystical Life, vol. IIISt John Chrysostom – On the PriesthoodSt Gregory of Nyssa – On the Soul and ResurrectionSaint Cyril of Alexandria. – On the Unity of ChristSaint John Chrysostom – On Wealth and PovertySt John of Damascus – Three Treatises on the Divine ImagesSt. Cyprian - On the ChurchMary Cunningham, trans. - Wider than HeavenPambo, Avagrius, Macarius of Egypt, Macarius of Alexandria - Coptic text relating to the Lausiac History of PalladiusSaint Macarius, the spiritbearer : coptic texts relating to Saint Macarius the GreatBasilius Magnus Caesariensis - On the Holy SpiritAlistair Stewart-Sykes, trans - On the two ways : life or death, light or darkness : foundational texts in the traditionSt. John Chrysostom - Six Books on the PriesthoodSt. Ephrem - Hymns on Paradise
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MJ. Smith:St. Cyprian - On the ChurchSt Basil the Great - On Social JusticeHippolytus - On the Apostolic TraditionSt Cyril of Jerusalem - On the Christian SacramentsSt Maximus the Confessor - On the Cosmic Mystery of Jesus ChristSt Germanus of Constantinople - On the Divine LiturgyBrian E. Daley, ed. - On the Dormition of MarySt Theodore the Studite - On the Holy Icons St Basil the Great - On the Human ConditionMelito of Sardis - On PaschaSt John Chrysostom - Cult of the Saints, The
I would like these
Here is my list:
MJ. Smith:St Gregory the Great - Book of Pastoral Rule, TheSt Gregory of Nazianzus - Festal OrationsSt Gregory of Nazianzus - On God and ChristSt Gregory of Nazianzus - On God and Man St John Chrysostom - On Marriage and Family LifeMelito of Sardis - On PaschaSt Basil the Great - On Social JusticeHippolytus - On the Apostolic TraditionSt Cyril of Jerusalem - On the Christian SacramentsSt Maximus the Confessor - On the Cosmic Mystery of Jesus ChristSt Basil the Great - On the Human ConditionSt Athanasius – On the IncarnationTertullian, Cyprian and Origen– On the Lord's PrayerSt Symeon the New Theologian – On the Mystical Life, vol. ISt Symeon the New Theologian – On the Mystical Life, vol. IISt Symeon the New Theologian – On the Mystical Life, vol. IIISt John Chrysostom – On the PriesthoodSt Gregory of Nyssa – On the Soul and ResurrectionSaint Cyril of Alexandria. – On the Unity of ChristSaint John Chrysostom – On Wealth and PovertySt John of Damascus – Three Treatises on the Divine ImagesSt. Cyprian - On the Church
Perhaps not too helpful. I culled down the list to include, the Popular Patristics I have, have read, or have been interested in reading. Realistically, I want the whole series because the popular patristic series is one of the few, affordable patristic series.
I'd like the whole series too.
If had to make a first choice it would be for a Cappadocian Fathers collection.
The whole series is needed.
That being said, you asked for which ones would be the best place to start. Probably Cyprian and Melito of Sardis would seem less foreign to Westerners just getting into patristics. But then Athanasius and the Cappadocians are essential foundations for Christianity.
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Damian McGrath: I'd like the whole series too. If had to make a first choice it would be for a Cappadocian Fathers collection.
I'd like the whole series also.
If I needed to settle for a diminished list, I would go with William in his post!
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I think there could be a lot of interest in the Cappadocians, Chrysostom, Athanasius and Gregory the Great. In addition to the ones on the above list, Basil the Great - On the Holy Spirit and Irenaeus - On the Apostolic Preaching would be good.
John Chrysostom and Athanasius would be the priorities for me, but if the value was good I'd buy the whole set.
MJ. Smith: St. Valdimir's Press has asked me which volumes of the Popular Patristics series would be most popular in Logos - i.e. what volumes are the best place to start? Which of the following do you think would generate the most interest? [List]
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Are these in Greek, English, or both?
I belatedly note that Tertullian is included. Should I add Latin?
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George Somsel: Are these in Greek, English, or both? I belatedly note that Tertullian is included. Should I add Latin?
The Popular Patristics are all English translations, designed - as the title indicates - for general readership, not academic study. They tend to have reasonably long introductions added too.
I tried to narrow it down to five, but ended up with these six:
Hippolytus - On the Apostolic TraditionSt Gregory of Nyssa – On the Soul and ResurrectionSt Cyril of Jerusalem - On the Christian SacramentsSt Athanasius – On the IncarnationTertullian, Cyprian and Origen– On the Lord's PrayerSaint John Chrysostom – On Wealth and Poverty
Mike S.: I tried to narrow it down to five, but ended up with these six: Hippolytus - On the Apostolic TraditionSt Gregory of Nyssa – On the Soul and ResurrectionSt Cyril of Jerusalem - On the Christian SacramentsSt Athanasius – On the IncarnationTertullian, Cyprian and Origen– On the Lord's PrayerSaint John Chrysostom – On Wealth and Poverty
That's a good selection.
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I too would LOVE to see them all and would BUY a set of them all!
That said, these are the top half ones I want:
St Gregory the Great - Book of Pastoral Rule, The
St Gregory of Nazianzus - Festal Orations
St Gregory of Nazianzus - On God and Christ
St Gregory of Nazianzus - On God and Man
St John Chrysostom - Cult of the Saints, The
St John Chrysostom - On Marriage and Family Life
St. John Chrysostom - Six Books on the Priesthood
St John Chrysostom – On the Priesthood
Saint John Chrysostom – On Wealth and Poverty
St Gregory of Nyssa – On the Soul and Resurrection
St. Cyprian - On the Church
St John of Damascus – Three Treatises on the Divine Images
Tertullian, Cyprian and Origen– On the Lord's Prayer
St Athanasius – On the Incarnation
St Basil the Great - On Social Justice
St Basil the Great - On the Human Condition
Hippolytus - On the Apostolic Tradition
St Cyril of Jerusalem - On the Christian Sacraments
St. Ephrem - Hymns on Paradise
Brian E. Daley, ed. - On the Dormition of Mary
Mark Barnes: George Somsel: Are these in Greek, English, or both? I belatedly note that Tertullian is included. Should I add Latin? The Popular Patristics are all English translations, designed - as the title indicates - for general readership, not academic study. They tend to have reasonably long introductions added too.
I already have these in the ANE and NPNF series. I doubt that a different translation would improve matters that much. What I need is the texts in the original languages. I have asked for Migne, but it is languishing in pre-pub.
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George Somsel: For that priv'ledge I will pay Giving my first-born away.
For that priv'ledge I will pay
Giving my first-born away.
George Somsel: I already have these in the ANE and NPNF series.
I already have these in the ANE and NPNF series.
Do you also have Jacob of Serug in your library (to name just one author whose writings were not selected for NPNF)?
George Somsel: What I need is the texts in the original languages. I have asked for Migne, but it is languishing in pre-pub.
What I need is the texts in the original languages. I have asked for Migne, but it is languishing in pre-pub.
MJ. Smith:what volumes are the best place to start?
I'd say priority A should be to get all those volumes that can't be found in the Early Church Fathers, like St Symeon the New Theologian, St Isaac of Nineveh and Melito of Sardis, to name just a few that I can't seem to find.
Priority B would be if there is anything particularly badly translated in ECF (I wouldn't know, but I'm sure there are those who do).
After that we can go with favourites.
But I too want them all, if I can afford them.
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