The Bible and the Holy Fathers for Orthodox: Daily Scripture Readings and Commentary for Orthodox Christians

Publication Data: Crestwood, NY: St Vladimir’s Seminary Press, 1990
Format: hardcover
Number of Pages: iv + 1126
Dimensions (l × w × h): 23.5 cm × 16.3 cm × 6.4 cm
Additional Information: black-and-white illustrations
ISBN: 0‒9622536‒0‒X

   
Complied and Edited by Johanna Manley
With a Foreword by Bishop Kallistos Ware

“The Bible and the holy fathers have been presented here from the Orthodox Christian point of view, not only for Orthodox, but also as an introduction for those of other persuasions who would like to gain some insight into the mind and spirit of Orthodoxy. Indices have been included to facilitate use for Bible study or sermons. [...]This work is particularly addressed to those who set aside an hour daily, without fail, for prayer and meditation. This prayer hour, which includes the daily readings[...], is considered to be the key for success in every endeavor of the day and the spiritual key to heaven. With this practice, plus regular church attendance, the help of a trusted priest or spiritual counselor, and by the grace of God , we can say assuredly with St. Paul, ‘I can do all things in Christ who strengthens me’ (Phil. 4:13).”
—“Introduction”

CONTENTS

Preface
Foreword
Introduction
How to Read The Bible and Why
The Resurrection of Christ and Pascha/Easter
Movable Calendar: Pascha Readings - 7 weeks
Pentecost and Pentecost Readings - 37 weeks
Week of the Publican and Pharisee, Triodion
   including Great Lent,
      Holy Week
Appendices:
   Appendix I: Matins - 11 Readings
   Appendix II: Major Feasts, Fixed Calendar
   Appendix III: Other Special and General Feast Days
Indices:
   Index of Holy Fathers and Authors
   Concordance: Scripture Passage/Holy Fathers/Day and Location of Reading
   Subjects Index
   Bible Study: Harmony of the Gospels and Outline of the Acts of the Apostles and Epistles
Selected Illustrations and Acknowledgments
Bibliography and Permissions