On the Orthodox Faith: Volume 3 of the Fount of Knowledge: 62 (Popular Patristics Series)

Considered by many to be the final and crowning work of the patristic age St John of Damascus On the Orthodox Faith addresses all the major areas of Christian belief: Trinitarian theology Christology soteriology the sacraments the veneration of icons saints and relics and much more. This new translation by Norman Russell includes a helpful introduction discussing the origin and reception of the text. This diglot edition reproducing the critical Greek text on the facing page is sure to become the standard and classic edition of this central and important patristic work. Saint John of Damascus was a Syrian monk and priest. Born in the seventh century and raised in Damascus he died at his monastery Mar Saba near Jerusalem. He wrote works expounding the Christian faith and composed hymns which are still used. He is one of the most widely read Fathers and is best known for his strong defense of icons.