Holy Books from Ancient Christianity

The Didache

The Didache – part 1 – Introduction and The Way of Life

The Didache – part 2 – The Way of Death

The Didache – part 3 – Baptism and Fasting

Didache- part 4 – Holy Eucharist

Didache- part 5 – Ministry, Teachers, and Prophets-part 1

Didache- part 6 – Ministry, Teachers, and Prophets-part 2 – Christians visiting the community and support of the clergy

Didache- part 7 – The Assembly Commanded on the Lord’s Day

Didache- part 8 – Church Hierarchy

Didache- part 9 – The Final Exhortation

Origen on Prayer

Origen – On Prayer – part 1

Origen – On Prayer – part 2

Origen on Prayer – part 3

Origen on Prayer – part 4

Origen – On Prayer – part 5

Origen – On Prayer – part 6. 

Origen – On Prayer – part 7

Origen – On Prayer – part 8

Origen – On Prayer – part 9

Origen – On Prayer – part 10 -The Lord’s Prayer: The Preface In Matthew

Origen – On Prayer – part 11 – The Lord’s Prayer – part 2

Origen – On Prayer – part 12 – The Lord’s Prayer – part 3

Origen – On Prayer – part 13 – The Lord’s Prayer – part 4

Origen – On Prayer – part 14 – The Lord’s Prayer – part 5

Origen – On Prayer – part 15 – The Lord’s Prayer – part 6 – chapter 17

Origen – On Prayer – part 16. The Lord’s Prayer – chapter 18 

Origen – On Prayer – part 17 – The Lord’s Prayer – chapter 19

Origen – On Prayer – part 18. The Lord’s Prayer – chapter 20 – Conclusion

The Shepherd/Pastor of Hermas

 Book 1 – Vision 1.

Book 1 – Vision 2

Book 1 – Vision 3 – chapters 1-6

Book 1 – Vision 3 – chapters 7-13

Book 1 – Vision 4 -Concerning the Trial and Tribulation that are to Come Upon Men.

Book 1 – Vision 5 Concerning the Commandments. 

Book 2 – The Commandments

Book 3 – Similitudes – Similitudes 1-4

Book 3 – Similitudes – Similitude 5 – True Fasting

Book 3 – Similitudes – Similitude 6 – Of the Two Classes of Voluptuous Men, and of Their Death, Falling Away, and the Duration of Their Punishment.

Book 3 – Similitudes – Similitude 7 – They Who Repent Must Bring Forth Fruits Worthy of Repentance.

Book 3 – Similitudes – Similitude 8 – The Sins of

the Elect and of the Penitent are of Many Kinds, But All Will Be Rewarded According to the Measure of Their Repentance and Good Works.

Shepherd/Pastor of Hermas – Book 3 – Similitudes – Similitude 9 – The Great Mysteries in the Building of the Militant and Triumphant Church – chapters 1 & 2.

Book 3 – Similitudes – Similitude 9 – The Great Mysteries in the Building of the Militant and Triumphant Church – chapters 3 – 5.

Book 3 – Similitudes – Similitude 9 – The Great Mysteries in the Building of the Militant and Triumphant Church – chapters 6 & 7

Shepherd/Pastor of Hermas – Book 3 – Similitudes – Similitude 9 – The Great Mysteries in the Building of the Militant and Triumphant Church – chapters 8-10.

Shepherd/Pastor of Hermas – Book 3 – Similitude 9 – The Great Mysteries in the Building of the Militant and Triumphant Church – chapters 11-13. 

Shepherd/Pastor of Hermas – Book 3 – Similitude 9 – The Great Mysteries in the Building of the Militant and Triumphant Church chapters 14-16.

Shepherd/Pastor of Hermas – Book 3 – Similitude 9 – The Great Mysteries in the Building of the Militant and Triumphant Church – chapters 17-20

Shepherd/Pastor of Hermas – Book 3 – Similitude 9 – The Great Mysteries in the Building of the Militant and Triumphant Church – chapters 21 – 24.

Shepherd/Pastor of Hermas – Book 3 – Similitude 9 – The Great Mysteries in the Building of the Militant and Triumphant Church – chapters 25 – 29.

Shepherd/Pastor of Hermas – Book 3 – Similitude 9 – The Great Mysteries in the Building of the Militant and Triumphant Church – chapters 30-33.

Shepherd/Pastor of Hermas – Book 3 – Similitude Ten. Concerning Repentance and Alms-Giving. Conclusion of the Shepherd of Hermas.

St. John of Damascus: AN EXACT EXPOSITION OF THE ORTHODOX FAITH.

Book 1 of 4 – chapters 1 – 3

Book 1 of 4 – chapters 4 – 7

Understanding of the Most Holy Trinity, necessary for salvation, watch through to the end. Book 1 of 4 – chapter 8.

Continuing in our understanding of God in Holy Trinity. AN EXACT EXPOSITION OF THE ORTHODOX FAITH. Book 1 of 4 – chapters 9 – 11

Continuing in our understanding of God, the names of God. AN EXACT EXPOSITION OF THE ORTHODOX FAITH. Book 1 of 4 – chapter 12.

Continuing in our understanding of God, who cannot be contained, yet contains all. AN EXACT EXPOSITION OF THE ORTHODOX FAITH. Book 1 of 4 – chapter 13.

Continuing in our understanding of God, who cannot be contained, yet contains all. AN EXACT EXPOSITION OF THE ORTHODOX FAITH. Book 1 of 4 – chapter 14, conclusion of Book 1.