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Michael Pseullos

Translated by

Nico Hatzi, D.P. Curtin

In these letters, the Byzantine scholar Michael Pseullos shares a personal narrative of suffering and misfortune following a wedding that brought them no joy. After escaping an unhappy marriage, the author embarks on a journey that is fraught with peril, including storms and illness. Michael expresses a deep longing for connection with a fellow student, Romanos, reminiscing about their past friendship and requesting assistance with academic exercises for diligent young learners. The letter...

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Michael Pseullos

Translated by

D.P. Curtin

This work is the surviving remnant of the eulogy for Simeon, a distinguished scholar and churchman from Constantinople, celebrated for his eloquence, wisdom, and moral integrity. The author, Michael Pseullos, struggles to find appropriate words to honor him, emphasizing how Simeon's virtues elevated the status of his great city. From a young age, he demonstrated exceptional abilities, dedicating himself to the study of classical philosophy and rhetoric. By harmonizing thought and expressio...

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Elbert Hubbard, William Turner

The Pythagoras’s Theorem is one of the famous and earliest theorems widely used and learned at school. According to legend, Pythagoras was so happy when he discovered this theorem that he would have offered a sacrifice of oxen. Who was Pythagoras, the famous mathematician and Philosophy? This short book exposes the life and works of Pythagoras and the Pythagoreanism.

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Michael Apostolius

Translated by

D.P. Curtin, Nico Hatzi

In a heartfelt appeal, the speaker from Gortyn addresses the Italian and Western audience, lamenting the fall of Greece while urging them to embrace Greek virtues and education. The discourse critiques the current methods of teaching Greek literature in Latin, arguing that such practices dilute the essence of Greek thought and language. The speaker advocates for a return to authentic Greek education, emphasizing grammar as foundational to all learning. He proposes establishing a museum in ...

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Michael Apostolius

Translated by

D.P. Curtin

This brief funeral oration was composed by the Greek monk Michael Apostolius, also known as Apostolius Paroemiographus. He laments the passing of Cardinal Bessarion, who was the last remaining line of connection between the exiled Greek community and the late Eastern Roman Empire. In this work he compares Bessarion to the Greek orators of the ancient world, in his skill and style, and laments the diminishment of Classical civilization with the conquests of the Turkish Empire in his lifetim...

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St. Maximus the Confessor

Translated by

Nico Hatzi, D.P. Curtin

In a theological discourse, Maximus the Monk discusses the concepts of justice and the soul's struggle against earthly desires. He references biblical teachings, particularly the notion of turning the other cheek and the significance of Christ's resurrection. Maximus emphasizes the importance of living a life aligned with divine principles, highlighting the struggle between the spiritual and the corporeal. He critiques the human tendency towards injustice and ignorance, urging a return to ...

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Maria Seferou

This is a hilarious story that happened during an attempt of a zealous "born again" Christian to "save" some nominal Greek Orthodox villagers in Kefallinia island. The result was tragicomic. It demonstrates the fallacy of popular evangelical belief in the instant "salvation" of a sinner, as a "free gift", by faith in the blood of Jesus. It is all based on misinterpretation of Scriptures due to the innate desire of man to get an afterlife free insurance for heaven.

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James Regent

Duck Dynasty's Uncle Si, this book is packed full of pictures and stories. See pictures of Si's wife and kids and of course America's favorite uncle, Si Roberson of Duck Dynasty. Get provocative insight into the life and thoughts of Uncle Si. Everyone who watches the show knows Uncle Si tells it like he sees it. Find out why with this fun book on Uncle Si.

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St. Basil the Great

Translated by

D.P. Curtin, Nico Hatzi

This text delves into the nature of faith and the human endeavor to comprehend God. It articulates the inadequacy of human language to fully express the divine, advocating for humility in understanding theology. The text recounts the experiences of prominent biblical figures like Abraham and Moses, who, despite their closeness to God, recognized their limitations. It discusses the Trinity-Father, Son, and Holy Spirit-highlighting their unity and distinct roles. Ultimately, it emphasizes th...

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St. Gregory of Nyssa, Wyatt North

This edition of On the Holy Trinity comes complete with a Touch-or-Click Table of Contents. St. Gregory of Nyssa (c 335 after 394) was a Christian bishop and saint. He was a younger brother of Basil the Great and a good friend of Gregory of Nazianzus. His significance has long been recognized in the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Eastern Catholic and Roman Catholic branches of Christianity. Some historians identify Theosebia the deaconess as his wife, others hold that she, like Macrina...

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Robert Dobbin

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Penguin Little Black Classics

'It's you who are the dogs...'

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M.E. Brines

A comparison of religion, philosophy and magick throughout history. Are all religions basically the same? What are the similarities between the New Age, Catholicism, Protestantism, Judaism, Mormonism and the Jehovah's Witnesses? What do paganism and Gnostic Christianity have in common? Is secular humanism really superior to "mere religion" or just another means to the same end? Is there any truly original supernatural philosophy? What sets it apart from current religious practice? Is there...