The Epistles and the Apocalypse (Commentary on the Holy Scriptures of the)

Taushev, Averky

ISBN 10: 1942699182 / ISBN 13: 9781942699187

Published by Holy Trinity Seminary Press, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Epistles and the Apocalypse (Commentary on the Holy Scriptures of the)
• Publisher: Holy Trinity Seminary Press
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1942699182
• ISBN 13: 9781942699187
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

A Patristic Guide to the New Testament Epistles and Revelation

Explore the depths of the New Testament with Archbishop Averky's commentary on the Epistles and the Apocalypse. This volume offers insights into the writings of St. Paul, the General Epistles, and the Book of Revelation, providing a comprehensive understanding of these sacred texts.

Designed for Orthodox Christians, theologians, and seminary students, this commentary emphasizes the moral and pastoral aspects of Scripture, interpreted through the lens of the Church Fathers. Discover the timeless wisdom of St. John Chrysostom, Blessed Theophylact, and St. Theophan the Recluse, and gain a deeper appreciation for the Orthodox spiritual tradition. This volume features:

• Clear analysis of authorship and themes
• Patristic interpretations of key verses
• The complete text of the Apocalypse, translated by Hieromonk Seraphim (Rose)

About the Author

Nicholas Kotar is a translator as well as an author of fantasy novels inspired by traditional Russian folk tales. He is also a founding member of Conquering Time, an ensemble of performance, visual, and literary artists inspired by the Inklings that stages original works of storytelling and traditional music and publishes new poetry and prose. He holds a degree in Russian Literature from UC Berkeley and a B.Th. from Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary in Jordanville, NY. 

Dr Vitaly Permiakov holds a Ph.D. in Theology from the University of Notre Dame. His is the Assistant Professor of Dogmatic and Liturgical Theology at Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary (Jordanville, NY) and managing editor of Holy Trinity Seminary Press. 

Hieromonk Seraphim Rose (1934-1982) was an author and translator of Orthodox texts, most notable for his fearless engagement with the "spiritual" trends of his time. He co-founded the St. Herman of Alaska Brotherhood in San Francisco. Today, the monastic community makes its home in Platina, CA. 
 

Archbishop Averky Taushev (1906–1976) was born in Imperial Russia. After the Russian Revolution he taught and served in Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, and Germany before being assigned in 1951 to teach at the Holy Trinity Seminary in New York. In 1960 became the abbot of Holy Trinity Monastery. As abbot and rector, he was heavily involved in the formation of the seminary curriculum and the daily life of the seminarians and monks. He became well known among Orthodox Christians for his staunch defense of his Church's faith and traditions.