The term “theology” originates from the Greek words “theos,” meaning “God,” and “logos,” meaning “word,” “reason,” or “study.” From study, coursework, and life experiences, spiritual topics of interest appear here to share the content of more meaningful personal value. These topics are generally from a worldview around topics including scripture, tradition, application, history, and research and touch on personal interest and synthesis about the various branches of theology (systematics, biblical, historical, practical, and integrative).
The Rule of St. Benedict
Saint Benedict of Nursia (c. 480–547 AD) is one of the most significant figures in the history of Western monasticism and Christian spirituality. Born in the region of Nursia (modern ... Read More
The Triads
The Triads by Saint Gregory Palamas stands as a cornerstone of Eastern Orthodox theology, emerging from a pivotal moment in the history of Christian spirituality. Composed in the mid-14th century, ... Read More
On the Incarnation
Today, I completed reading St. Athanasius's On the Incarnation to understand the meaning of Theosis, or Union with Christ. This writing from St. Athanasius of Alexandria is a masterpiece of ... Read More
The Imperatives of Christ
The will of the Father and the will of the Son. Keeping the commands of Jesus begins with recognizing what they are. The following outline is a collection of Jesus’ ... Read More
The Imitation of Christ
Today, I completed a 419-page version of The Imitation of Christ. A book from centuries ago translated from Latin to English by Aloysius Croft and Harold Bolton (published in 2014) ... Read More
The Mystery of Christ
Having completed John Behr's book, The Mystery of Christ: Life in Death, I felt driven to write a review posted here because of his perspectives as a Patristics Scholar and ... Read More
Piercing Heaven
Today, I completed the prayer book Piercing Heaven, Prayers of the Puritans, edited by Robert Elmer. It is 321 pages and was in frequent use during personal prayer from beginning ... Read More
Fount of Heaven
Back in February of this year, 2024, I fully read "Fount of Heaven,” edited by Robert Elmer, a book of assembled prayers from the Early Church. First published in 2022 ... Read More
The Ordo Fidei Anglicana
The following assembled notes are from a beginning study of personal interest in the divine office using the Anglican Book of Common Prayer (1928), the Lectionary (1945), and the King ... Read More
The Ancient Faith
"The Orthodox Faith, Worship, and Life: an Outline," authored by Hieromonk Gregorios and translated by Chara Dimakopoulou, is an enlightening reading of the catechism of Eastern Orthodox Christianity. The book ... Read More
The Apocrypha
The Apocrypha, a collection of ancient Jewish writings not universally recognized within the biblical canon, offers a fascinating glimpse into the intertestamental period—the centuries between the Old and New Testaments ... Read More
The Synaxis of Saints
A synaxarion of the Orthodox Church is a liturgical text that compiles the lives of saints, feast days, and significant events commemorated throughout the Orthodox Christian liturgical year. Derived from ... Read More
The Terrified Mind
In Augustine's treatise De Spiritu et Littera ("On the Spirit and the Letter"), he addresses the critical theological issues of grace, human will, and the law. He confronts the ideas ... Read More
Holiness by J.C. Ryle
Having carefully read Holiness, by J.C. Ryle, I sought to put forth an effort to better understand what holiness is. To inform my spirit what it specifically is from the ... Read More
