The Life of Our Fathers: An Introduction to the Bible in the Orthodox Church

The Life of Our Fathers: An Introduction to the Bible in the Orthodox Church

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Discover the Orthodox Way of Life

The Life of Our Fathers: An Introduction to the Bible in the Orthodox Church 

Scripture is not just text in the Orthodox Church; it's a way of life. Fr. Silviu Bunta explores how Scripture functions in the Orthodox tradition. He doesn't focus on interpretation methods but on living the ascetical and liturgical life of the Church. This book challenges common assumptions about approaching Scripture, offering a deeper path of participation.

Transformative Reading Experience

There's no distance between the reader and the text. The Bible is a reality we participate in through Church services and ascetical practices. As we put off the old man, the words of Scripture become our own speech, transforming us. This book is deeply accessible, born from talks given to lay audiences.

Key Details

  • Author: Silviu N. Bunta
  • Published: 2025
  • Size: 5x7.25
  • Pages: 194

For anyone seeking to understand how Scripture functions in the Orthodox tradition, this book offers a rare and timely guide.

About the Author: 

Rev. Silviu Nicolae Bunta, Ph.D., is Senior Scholar in Scripture at the University of Dayton, where he taught from 2007 to 2022. He now serves as a priest at St. George Orthodox Church in Pharr, Texas, while continuing his research and writing. His scholarly work spans the Hebrew Bible, the ascetical and mystical traditions of early Judaism, and the ancient Christian and Orthodox interpretation of Scripture. With both academic depth and pastoral experience, Fr. Silviu brings a unique and compelling voice to contemporary conversations about the life of Scripture in the Orthodox Church.

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