Lectures

The Book of Revelation in Orthodox Christian Tradition
retreat lectures on compact disk
4-CD Set

These lectures offer a fresh approach to reading the Book of Revelation and understanding its complex messages. While Fr Hopko notes that “everything about the Apocalypse is controversial—not only in modern scholarship but also in church history,” he grounds the place of this cryptic writing within the context of ongoing life in the Orthodox Church. In particular, he draws attention to the symbols and words originating in the Hebrew scriptures and demonstrates that the Book of Revelation not only has inspired the Liturgy of the Church but also has been inspired by it. Fr Hopko transforms the typical, modern exegesis of this biblical text from one of literal fundamentalism and futuristic prophecy to one of experiencing eternal life, here and now, in the worship of the Church.

The Book of Revelation
CD 1: Historical Context
CD 2: Signs and Symbols
CD 3: Apocalyptic Images
CD 4: The Last Days and Redemption

The Lecturer

Protopresbyter Thomas Hopko is Dean Emeritus of St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary and a world-renowned lecturer.

The living tradition of the Jesus Prayer in Eastern Orthodoxy follows an unbroken line to the sixth-century Egyptian desert. Dr Rossi remains faithful to this tradition in explaining the prayer which, when repeated ceaselessly in a gentle and loving manner, grandually transforms the heart "from stone to flesh." And as ths prayer of the heart continues and strengthens, an intimate dialogue commences as a song of love between Christ and the soul. Dr Albert Rossi is retired Associate Professor of Psychology at Pace University, a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of New York, teaches courses in pastoral theology at St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, and is a popluar speaker and retreat leader.

This original CD series by Protopresbyter Thomas Hopko, dean emeritus of St Vladimir' Seminary, deftly examines The Lord' Prayer given by Jesus to his disciples within the broader context of Christian prayer. The series offers hours of sublime listening enjoyment from a renowned Orthodox theologian and lecturer. Whether brought as a complete set or as separate volumes, these recordings make perfect gifts in an accessible, convenient format.

Volume I, Christian Prayer, includes " Prayer," " and Prayer," " Lord' Prayer: Text and Context," and " Father Who Art in Heaven."

This original CD series by Protopresbyter Thomas Hopko, dean emeritus of St Vladimir' Seminary, deftly examines The Lord' Prayer given by Jesus to his disciples within the broader context of Christian prayer. The series offers hours of sublime listening enjoyment from a renowned Orthodox theologian and lecturer. Whether brought as a complete set or as separate volumes, these recordings make perfect gifts in an accessible, convenient format.

Volume II, The Kingdom Present, includes " Be Thy Name," Discussion 1, " Kingdom Come," and " Will Be Done on Earth as It Is in Heaven."

This original CD series by Protopresbyter Thomas Hopko, dean emeritus of St Vladimir' Seminary, deftly examines The Lord' Prayer given by Jesus to his disciples within the broader context of Christian prayer. The series offers hours of sublime listening enjoyment from a renowned Orthodox theologian and lecturer. Whether brought as a complete set or as separate volumes, these recordings make perfect gifts in an accessible, convenient format.

Volume III, Provision and Purity, includes " Us This Day Our Daily Bread," " Us Our Trespasses," " Us Not into Temptation," and Discussion 2.

This two disc lecture set by Fr Hopko focuses on Christ crucified - the center of the Christian faith. Fr Hopko makes the important distinction between the Word of the Cross and the words from the cross. Pradoxically, the most profound Word of the Cross is the silence of God in his ultimate act and unsurpassable revelation. As Fr Hopko states, " the Cross there is nothing more God can do. Beyond the Cross there is nothing more God can say. Beyond the Cross there is nothing more to be revealed." A popular speaker for Orthodoxy in North America and throughout the world, Fr Hopko is Dean-Emeritus of St Vladimir' Orthodox Theological Seminary where he taught Dogmatic Theology from 1972 to 2002.

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