John of Damascus part 14
The many cases of idolatry and various deflections from the Law which the prophets denounce are not, of course, cases in point. It is...
John of Damascus part 13
Among the several works that are dubiously attributed to John Damascene the most important is the romance entitled “Barlaam and Josaphat”. Throughout the Middle...
John of Damascus part 12
Though John of Damascus wrote voluminously on the Scriptures, as in the case of so much of his writing, his work bears little of...
John of Damascus part 11
The first book of “The Orthodox Faith” treats of the essence and existence of God, the Divine nature, and the Trinity. As evidence of...
John of Damascus part 10
Like Epiphanius, he brings the work to a close with a fervent profession of Faith. John’s authorship of this book has been challenged, for...
John of Damascus part 9
The most important and best known of all his works is that to which the author himself gave the name of “Fountain of Wisdom”...
John of Damascus part 8
Having secured an autograph letter written byJohn Damascene, he forged a letter, exactly similar in chirography, purporting to have been written by John to...
John of Damascus part 7
It is extremely unsatisfactory from the standpoint of historical criticism. An exasperating lack of detail, a pronounced legendary tendency, and a turgid style are...
John of Damascus part 6
Often, doubtless, when we have not the Lord’s passion in mind and see the image of Christ’s crucifixion, His saving passion is brought back...
John of Damascus part 5
From The Fount of Wisdom
But since some find fault with us for worshipping and honouring the image of our Saviour and that of our...
