On the Orthodox Faith
A New English Translation of An Exact Exposition of the Orthodox Faith
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"St John of Damascus is often regarded as "the last of the fathers," and his On the Orthodox Faith (or An Exact Exposition of the Orthodox Faith) is a summary and creative synthesis of all preceding patristic thought, touching upon every major aspect of the Christian faith. Norman Russell's new translation is based upon Kotter's critical Greek text, which is included on the facing page"--
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Written by the saint commonly regarded as the last of the Fathers, On the Orthodox Faith summarizes the patristic theological consensus of the first eight centuries of the Church. The Damascene's brilliance and originality are better showcased in his [b:Three Treatises on the Divine Images 821703 Three Treatises on the Divine Images John of Damascus https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1615585585l/821703.SX50.jpg 1285920]. This is rather a careful compendium of orthodox theology, and a demonstration of John's faithfulness to the received tradition. Norman Russell's eagerly-awaited translation is the first in English to employ Dom Bonifaz Kotter's 1973 critical edition of the Greek texts.
