What are the best books on Orthodox Christianity?
So you’re looking for the best books on Orthodox Christianity? When I first became interested in Orthodoxy, I had little knowledge of Christianity in general.
I wanted to learn more, but I wasn’t sure if there were any books I could read. I hadn’t heard of Orthodoxy before that so I assumed (out of ignorance) there weren’t many books available.
Boy, was I wrong! If you’re like I was, and looking for more information before you take the leap of faith to attend Divine Liturgy, I’ve put together a list of books that will be very helpful in your journey to the Church.
To be honest, I haven’t read all of these. But they have been suggested to me by multiple people and I’m slowly making my way through this reading list for Orthodox Christian Converts.
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17 Orthodox Christian Books
1 – The Orthodox Church – Timothy Ware
2 – The Truth of our Faith – Elder Cleopa of Romania
3 – Thoughts for Each Day of the Year – St. Theophan the Recluse
4 – The Bible and the Holy Fathers for Orthodox: Daily Scripture Readings and Commentary for Orthodox Christians
5 – Daily Prayers for Orthodox Christians: The Synekdemos (English and Greek Edition)
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6 – Harbor for Our Hope – St. Ignatius Brianchaninov
7 – Genesis, Creation and Early Man – Fr. Seraphim Rose
8 – Orthodoxy and the Religion of the Future – Fr. Seraphim Rose
9 – The Soul After Death – Fr. Seraphim Rose
10 – Know the Faith: A Handbook for Orthodox Christians and Inquirers – Michael Shanbour
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11 – Becoming Orthodox: A Journey to the Ancient Christian Faith – Peter Gillquist
12 – Thinking Orthodox – Eugenia Scarvelis Constantinou
13 – Orthodoxy and Heterodoxy – Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick
14 – Arise, O God – Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick
15 – The Whole Counsel of God: An Introduction to Your Bible – Fr. Stephen De Young
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16 – The Ascetic Life of Mothers – Annalisa Boyd
As you can see, there are plenty of books available for Orthodox Christian inquirers to gain more insight. And this list doesn’t cover all the books available, just the ones I’ve personally been recommended or read.
Please go pick up one or a couple of these titles to read. Once you’ve read it, let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
What books would you suggest for an Orthodox Catechumen or even for cradle Orthodox?
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