An Exact Exposition of the Orthodox Faith (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Treatise on Dogmatic Creeds of the Early Church FathersBy John of Damascus
Length11h 7m
About this audiobook
An Exact Exposition of the Orthodox Faith is the culminating section of John of Damascus's larger theological synthesis, The Fount of Knowledge. Written in lucid, systematic prose, it gathers Scripture, patristic authority, and conciliar doctrine into a comprehensive account of Christian belief: the Trinity, creation, providence, Christology, sacraments, icons, and the last things. Its literary style is not speculative innovation but disciplined compilation, standing within the Byzantine tradition as one of the first great summaries of Eastern Orthodox dogmatics. John of Damascus, an eighth-century monk of Mar Saba near Jerusalem, lived under Islamic rule and wrote at a time when Christian communities faced both external polemic and internal controversy. His education in Greek philosophy and theology enabled him to arrange inherited doctrine with exceptional clarity. His famous defense of holy images against iconoclasm also informs the work's concern to articulate the material, incarnational character of Christian worship. This book is recommended to readers seeking a foundational map of Orthodox theology and to students of historical Christianity who want to see how the early councils were received and synthesized. It rewards careful reading as a monument of doctrinal continuity, intellectual order, and devotional conviction.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
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GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length11 hrs 7 mins
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Publish dateMar 31, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Holy Bible (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Book I
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6Chapter I.
7Chapter II.
8Chapter III.
9Chapter IV.
10Chapter V.
11Chapter VI.
12Chapter VII.
13Chapter VIII.
14Chapter IX.
15Chapter X.
16Chapter XI.
17Chapter XII.
18Chapter XIII.
19Chapter XIV.
20Book II
21Chapter I.—Concerning æon or age.
22Chapter II.—Concerning the creation.
23Chapter III.—Concerning angels.
24Chapter IV.—Concerning the devil and demons.
25Chapter V.—Concerning the visible creation.
26Chapter VI.—Concerning the Heaven.
27Chapter VII.—Concerning light, fire, the luminaries, sun, moon and stars.
28Chapter VIII.—Concerning air and winds.
29Chapter IX.—Concerning the waters.
30Chapter X.—Concerning earth and its products.
31Chapter XI.—Concerning Paradise.
32Chapter XII.—Concerning Man.
33Chapter XIII.—Concerning Pleasures.
34Chapter XIV.—Concerning Pain.
35Chapter XV.—Concerning Fear.
36Chapter XVI.—Concerning Anger.
37Chapter XVII.—Concerning Imagination.
38Chapter XVIII.—Concerning Sensation.
39Chapter XIX.—Concerning Thought.
40Chapter XX.—Concerning Memory.
41Chapter XXI.—Concerning Conception and Articulation.
42Chapter XXII.—Concerning Passion and Energy.
43Chapter XXIII.—Concerning Energy.
44Chapter XXIV.—Concerning what is Voluntary and what is Involuntary.
45Chapter XXV.—Concerning what is in our own power, that is, concerning Free-will1.
46Chapter XXVI.—Concerning Events1.
47Chapter XXVII.—Concerning the reason of our endowment with Free-will.
48Chapter XXVIII.—Concerning what is not in our hands.
49Chapter XXIX.—Concerning Providence.
50Chapter XXX.—Concerning Prescience and Predestination.
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