Writings

by John of Damascus

St. John of Damascus (ca. 675-749) is generally regarded as the last great figure of Greek Patrology. Outstandingly important for his support of images in the Iconoclastic Controversy, this priest-monk of St. Sabbas near Jerusalem is known also for his treatment of Christian morality and asceticism (the Sacred Parallels), for a small but precious group of powerful sermons, and even for verse contributions to the Greek liturgy. His reputation rests...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813209684
• ISBN13: 9780813209685
• Release Date: January 1958
• Publisher: Catholic University of America Press
• Length: 478 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.3" x 8.2"