<p><strong>ABOUT THE EPISODE</strong></p><p>According to Eastern Orthodoxy, at death the soul ascends to various levels where Angels and Demons engage in a courtroom battle. What determines whether the soul goes up to heaven or down to hell? (Spoiler: it’s not Jesus)</p><p><strong>Sponsor</strong></p><p>This month’s sponsor is Grimke Seminary. Pastors are called to care for the church of God that God called them to. So why do seminaries require men to leave their church to pursue theological studies? At Grimké Seminary, you can get Christ-centered, theological training in the Reformed, Protestant tradition, without leaving your local church. They offer a range of pastoral studies for students of all backgrounds to serve your growth in ministry, from a Bachelor’s to a Doctor of Ministry.</p><p>To apply, go to <a href="http://grimkeseminary.org/">grimkeseminary.org</a> and use the code “christoverall” to have your application fee waived.</p><p><strong>Resources to Click</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://christoverall.com/article/longform/aerial-toll-houses-or-the-saving-weight-of-works-the-souls-trial-by-demons-after-death-according-to-eastern-orthodoxy/">“Aerial Toll Houses, or The Saving Weight of Works: The Soul’s Trial by Demons After Death According to Eastern Orthodoxy”</a> – Joshua Schooping</li><li><a href="https://www.encyclopedia.com/religion/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/octoechos">“Octoechos”</a> – Encyclopedia.com</li><li><a href="https://www.goarch.org/-/the-origins-of-pascha-and-great-week-part-ii">“The Origins of Pascha and Great Week – Part II”</a> – Rev. Alkiviadis C. Calivas</li><li><a href="http://orthodoxinfo.com/general/icon_faq.aspx">“The Icon FAQ”</a> – Orthodox Christian Information Center</li><li><a href="https://www.saintbarbarafw.org/blog/2019/9/5/icons-as-teachers">“Icons as Teachers”</a> – Archpriest John Matusiak</li><li><a href="https://www.tertullian.org/fathers/basil_sermon_13_baptism_02_trans.htm">“Exhortation to Baptism”</a> – St. Basil the Great</li><li><a href="https://publicorthodoxy.org/2017/10/17/toll-houses-review/">“Aerial Toll Houses, Provisional Judgment, and the Orthodox Faith”</a> – Stephen Shoemaker</li><li>Theme of the Month: <a href="https://christoverall.com/theme/go-west-young-men-evaluating-the-drift-toward-eastern-orthodoxy/">Go West, Young Men: Evaluating the Drift toward Eastern Orthodoxy</a></li><li><a href="https://christoverall.com/give/">Give to Support the Work</a></li></ul><p><strong> Books to Read</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/After-Death-Vassilios-Bakoyiannis/dp/1099026628/ref=sr_1_2?crid=68TU1EGD8FQ2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.6gG4P2awuP8XYUbPwCm4KTbOGvWp2Wfx_udr_1lhWT7GjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.XOZYQTtcmcScf-eZyOY9T3BFDrnBQgnErG5SG053x18&dib_tag=se&keywords=vasilios+bakogiannis&qid=1780414672&sprefix=vasilios+bakogiannis%2Caps%2C208&sr=8-2">After Death</a> – Vassilios Bakoyiannis</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/DOCTRINE-DEIFICATION-GREEK-PATRIST-TRAD/dp/0199205973/ref=sr_1_1?crid=WIDS4FH7LSUX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.YCn6n67LcIlILEpFS-YJ1iC9YXJLFDznsY8hfm8OvOx2P2zEpxqWeZ_P5zzivFgPJdUjket3-Gb5JErCzCaFppeG92TSVJ4QjQa_Ggh1vkRi8r0KhjOIdYUIefJammg9oRBxxtoiCViXG13hXBAjflftjbeMlVqJOuGK_yAl1A0WHm1Cqa7_1gncWFmqO07qbX2dJmZRMXZdEcYtxAZFsMqHBkhRKsHFkcWGBz464nY.cAxIPmh1X5FUcZNyG1sUpyZcAo5I0X2RbNCQMwuwEwc&dib_tag=se&keywords=norman+russell&qid=1780414818&sprefix=norman+russell%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-1">The Doctrine of Deification in the Greek Patristic Tradition</a> – Norman Russell</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Eternal-Mysteries-Beyond-Archimandrite-Panteleimon/dp/0884652122/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2P72X87ZRSA6O&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mrmFWHrLisv8Y2dlWwKX3R_Ep-WvyhTQ1tGAVfqA-GTNZrEqfy059_OGJNQJcrF0-U2BApgT7GmjSiDSZSnS6eeygdTfl8tzkq9Mr0jFzPQfDsppCAnsyTTKRuRaJAVNAuDzwYvsQRCA_FIUu5vN1cSy5iT7dsARKslFK_BZZ5u03pRbHkkcPdLyspURZ-wwmVayTARU2t1CXbkVJpqzHro6ljWULTXXLbbTLGFIX8w.7MhARZ5K9PVcxgXlWSqM_Inat7GL5QEciYT1DFPvj4k&dib_tag=se&keywords=eternal+mysteries+beyond+the+grave&qid=1780415021&sprefix=eternal+mysterie%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-1">Eternal Mysteries Beyond the Grave</a> – Archimandrite Panteleimon</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Departure-According-Teaching-Orthodox-Church/dp/1945699000/ref=sr_1_1?crid=MZBMCTTCWUA1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Hs2hn5Ye6iR03TekzZIQJoT92eGElYBlnXFaY6umLJhiAYorSIQpefQrCkSI425QSjCsJqxG14MTOlAtVDzv-4u7mFT8WhijcQP0g4cY0JyeagUejMKuGDiR7Ib7htVjc0GkfvTPXZbN1ZOsJv2Scn4V9zZvkqFYvIvSJEEWZ37Dh9FZrNJ7xv6H7iz-bg2vZHYSmLf2_kQh7zALlyID30cf6Z1umyLnJagzAP4AaUE.yXAA798qPD3atsM16_LUGo7M3pRe3XQ05DMl29MUvSo&dib_tag=se&keywords=The+departure+of+the+soul&qid=1780420398&sprefix=the+departure+of+the+soul%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-1">The Departure of the Soul According to the Teaching of the Orthodox Church</a> – St. Anthony’s Greek Orthodox Monastery</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/after-Death-According-Orthodox-Tradition/dp/088465477X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1A6PKFIH6IT14&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rEZFojBv8g02XhAZ_z8I4JghBMIwN6ih8kU15qfcWnd1eP-RjtHvh9Sjzx4xAS_jSaOr3iMp4DQ34yfQYDDwtqns44ZqOPmymYCkNIhAMGM.Me7vUGIKs3s5C5rVrjse0Fz2WfaIZnABZrVzuxSSVno&dib_tag=se&keywords=jean+claude+larchet+life+after+death&qid=1780420532&sprefix=jean+claude+larchet+life+after+death%2Caps%2C231&sr=8-1">Life After Death According to the Orthodox Church</a> – Jean-Claude Larchet</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Body-Death-Lazar-Puhalo/dp/1519547552/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2Q5NM95SSTPAV&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.M13UoSf5CbFX9URVvW1faiJtgWD2HX9vIcZ0CLkANmpIm9moQiDLipJ8uke4WpNBrqzQzZILoeykcQW72lst2GsOOZxL5I85lEvGvkHZI3Y.eZw00McXP6eqqp0hypd0TjnbfAHwspgZF_JzDTieejE&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+soul+the+body+and+death+lazar+puhalo&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1780420623&sprefix=the+soul+the+body+and+death+lazar+puhalo%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-1">The Soul, the Body and Death</a> – Lazar Puhalo</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mount-Athos-Microcosm-Christian-East/dp/3039119958/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1GCDWOGC84W3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.r5-70wtMEJuohgEiNzfXjg.ez-XUpjNHMI-Gb7P82wLd7GiMjUPXDS0zck4o6M3Wlk&dib_tag=se&keywords=mt+athos+microcosm+of+the+Christian+east&qid=1780420724&sprefix=mt+athos+microcosm+of+the+christian+east%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-1">Mount Athos: Microcosm of the Christian East</a> – Graham Speake an Kallistos Ware</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Night-Desert-Holy-Mountain-Discussion/dp/9607070313/ref=sr_1_1?crid=Y255QTB1MCEV&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.GItR6bBZaQiQcwF4Sz6gOo2R6tN_fD-PLHtTy1gfVcMlh2fM42JBfnHrX0-By3hwuSf-_pghoTszxQP-nSd338gyAPpzYcGFhqN1W8RWD0e-I_Tb2NjXhBGIGmNqoKmskFJruwLezRTmfVYlKqr-Kz652jc8gSjJpyQk-oUULdwIBHRyNRWT2D2VBVpkkefOrEH6OknwoFoPlzb1YIcmCKrl2PlPSjoMLgRhC-mXLk0.6YWiLFHTktrT8G_e0omP37A0gjgQA7Iv03v9QmKJKyE&dib_tag=se&keywords=a+night+in+the+desert+of+the+holy+mountain&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1780420812&sprefix=a+night+in+the+dese%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-1">A Night in the Desert of the Holy Mountain: Discussion with a Hermit on the Jesus Prayer</a> – Metropolitan Hierotheos of Nafpaktos</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Future-Life-According-Orthodox-Teaching/dp/0911165061/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3ULD9OEVLZ35V&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2L9rRsqLbjK_RsF1f1Y5t1mmSytBKicx2EFlcosQRsZwrrg_wCc1vHnP81sI7MdX4IjM8wRTVAsGKLLoORsuKg.B51UNnbtaUCvpCZLKuWoykJ6KY1UTPFl6iEvdIJhDFs&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+future+life+according+to+orthodox+teaching&qid=1780421280&sprefix=the+future+life+according+to+orthodox+teaching%2Caps%2C148&sr=8-1">The Future Life According to Orthodox Teaching</a> – Constantine Carvanos</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Soul-After-Death-Seraphim-Rose/dp/093863514X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2J2J84DLNV1HN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.yB6oOmgj9p4Cq4g9jFlMH-yzx_MyTh1elmrfOvyd-b1FrUIg5_4Bi6CrGk6vgknHqsjWQXJ6U075pfcr9KQ0R2DyBQ1vo34Uyajr_LMn0ik.5ywR6VAxj9DUUEQvNGd5AASiVlvL6029aFCqOuwKQOw&dib_tag=se&keywords=seraphim+rose+the+soul+after+death&qid=1780421359&sprefix=seraphim+rose+the+soul+after+death%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-1">The Soul After Death</a> – Fr. Seraphim Rose</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09237KPSH/?bestFormat=true&k=thinking%20orthodox&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-bk-ser_k0_1_17_de&crid=2D9L5NPVCVT3K&sprefix=thinking%20orthodox">Thinking Orthodox: Understanding an Acquiring the Orthodox Christian Mind</a> – Eugenia Scarvelis Constantinou</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bible-Church-Tradition-Eastern-Orthodox/dp/0473635909/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1MXTUBLL5RIPF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3D8dLR1VWa5suCV-Pjed5uSo2qD7yLmTwRiKGIyI8nzsrYhIvQ5i8GstpabejqsmT8SC6ZDHJobVypBzirbIZOBPhCt5-bpK46y1dv7f1vpsG79ghpuxkIU39w_NNcHnbIcASXZBKjSnvtuK-tkJsj9-SlbHypa0pq2ZeFH3ZUhTTHa3UdaDOAqrMItknkILMeuuWb6JS4fl0G1UJq7LVRdlL8xbDXsUWhNqchECQso.KrXeLo8NJXBR3TCCNP_BP-WtWLA_J8nZTfYBhUuP2As&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+collected+works+of+georges+florovsky&qid=1780421558&s=books&sprefix=the+collected+works+of+georges+florovsky%2Cstripbooks%2C202&sr=1-2">Bible, Church, Tradition: An Eastern Orthodox View</a> – Georges Florovsky</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Early-Christian-Hagiography-History-German/dp/3161544978/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3MN68C271GX1G&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.eyJx_8JzkZ5f32Iu-EwcyWx4hHnD1Kg3j70p_vPFqYETt7pB6z2oKC2qato2cr70QBsLZfQfgdE7jeBj2NSenaJnUM_6C5clIZycnHsDHL68St1NZYuYR-waWG0nkkinq0tEiZvVU9airGWrcGGmmIBPFJ71w-ckpgmd9BmhnyHPD6gHpausFeasMBypcMpNJ0pMs1VUB743byfjOjfgPiXCoJFbI4Vxdk1vDe5EUgw.1OgSkRKdW_M3Fkod8DK72Mi5pQWOAjubTaLMVdFJ9T8&dib_tag=se&keywords=early+christian+hagiography+and+roman+history&qid=1780422309&s=books&sprefix=early+christian+hagiography+and+roman+history%2Cstripbooks%2C138&sr=1-2">Early Christian Hagiography and Roman History</a> – Timothy D. Barnes</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pythagorean-Knowledge-Ancient-Modern-World/dp/3447105941/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2LTOZU44B3MHT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.u1vtjSWRMaxpFrgRnB6UQsykZLJP4K6WUlHp6zmzxPw7FPIn4-j_8Qi5IJULoRiD4CLEojvPa4fRV_qj71OomdgPZ2X4bzF60FueVrKu0fB7nswORwrkrQjJdrqWTDvkg7h3e4UOTxMPe2jOLLgLZ7vASdwTZkUHiSBt_vbZOvmpmDvimYk8TlNs6M99U7rZpedLXIZxBtyEObzDcglnmBGQiBPNtp7dXDP-oYqfxXE.YljbGsllNgxhD_ggjvKWixUWihhHX_wDgZogRmUfs1g&dib_tag=se&keywords=pythagorean+knowledge+from+the+ancient+to+the+modern+world&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1780422402&s=books&sprefix=pythagorean+knowledge+from+the+ancient+to+the+modern+world%2Cstripbooks%2C138&sr=1-1">Pythagorean Knowledge from the Ancient to Modern World</a> – Almut Barbara Renger and Alessandro Stavru</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Judaism-Christianity-Characters-Characteristics-Ancient/dp/9004517146/ref=sr_1_1?crid=15EULMNUFOHEX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0nrNj1h1bu9XnwJeqc34KwPM9vJZGJVzkAp78fPtGuDlQ7aPEwSgIIAKz6VUXoL-2ZjIBRTEG2rd8-AKrAX_kvDxJzlqFBlo5AbH2oDhkVBLwNcCRWKQJVp1hbWo-mGFAmcCX6DT9t8ONtlV1uW00g6b7pJjdXMRFgcBon0PMSqsNrP8RbcO7ynqw1_l7rHDj11LIpxPlfWYqr8is4ylmY493iuviz8C33dr83Q9u1w.l9fxSDpv8dnbTmIl2rlTIm9fW9-SXF4ndZaPhajuuws&dib_tag=se&keywords=demons+in+early+judaism+and+christianity&qid=1780422598&s=books&sprefix=demons+in+early+judaism+and+christianity%2Cstripbooks%2C142&sr=1-1">Demons in Early Judaism and Christianity: Characters and Characteristics</a> – Hector M. Patmore and Josef Lössl</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Life-Virgin-Maximus-Confessor/dp/0300175043/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1N2MQFXKF5AZ3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.VktEzgMBrfBu-mDE4j2XQlzX9ZV7AADFoB-14IKzmsR5McEkAa_3hrK6f84dQy3KiO2W-gKsIK7-vChV88w8yS5eazvcWRY1Udae0_pM3yYz_8e7MdjkL6Hs7PogYtk0SxYavXBi40xtnwTeOrVYXeQ6BTBRQ2diiQ8vAXWi2GY8-LLmRSKLAyWLskb0SUykCsDhlbUwZDyqUThFmyjjLg.vFLzkYKQF4E0uhPh_ayNsrgWpjMogpaZ8wvG8Z3kfn0&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+life+of+the+virgin+maximus+the+confessor&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1780422781&s=books&sprefix=the+life+of+the+virgin+maximus+the+confessor%2Cstripbooks%2C225&sr=1-1">The Life of the Virgin: Maximus the Confessor</a> – Stephen J. Shoemaker</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mary-Early-Christian-Faith-Devotion/dp/0300217218/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=AUTHOR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.o7oSXiOs-JeMRH2NBLUuK0W_abr1rxMZiGo8ZoY71fYpZaeq5YG-e8KgDi4806Wz3VWkBxcduFae6SOQUtrmq6ouNlYSrUmJ2x-0VtKdZ6WwIy_vCjnH5Z5oQcEtUpDpKBc9sx-E0Eqdclq6m0AMlYZGE0gZMXyZaNWST1xhK4k.JHue-yj7mEJkedmOiRcxO4-nWWrA0FNBJrvH_xKsz2s">Mary in Early Christian Faith and Devotion</a> – Stephen J. Shoemaker</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/ANCIENT-TRADITIONS-VIRG-MARY-ASSUM/dp/0199210748/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=AUTHOR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.o7oSXiOs-JeMRH2NBLUuK0W_abr1rxMZiGo8ZoY71fYpZaeq5YG-e8KgDi4806Wz3VWkBxcduFae6SOQUtrmq6ouNlYSrUmJ2x-0VtKdZ6WwIy_vCjnH5Z5oQcEtUpDpKBc9sx-E0Eqdclq6m0AMlYZGE0gZMXyZaNWST1xhK4k.JHue-yj7mEJkedmOiRcxO4-nWWrA0FNBJrvH_xKsz2s">Ancient Traditions of the Virgin Mary’s Dormition and Assumption</a> – Stephen J. Shoemaker</li></ul>

Christ Over All

Christ Over All

5.30 Joshua Schooping • Reading • "Aerial Toll Houses, or The Saving Weight of Works: The Soul’s Trial by Demons After Death according to Eastern Orthodoxy"

JUN 2, 202640 MIN
Christ Over All

5.30 Joshua Schooping • Reading • "Aerial Toll Houses, or The Saving Weight of Works: The Soul’s Trial by Demons After Death according to Eastern Orthodoxy"

JUN 2, 202640 MIN

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<p><strong>ABOUT THE EPISODE</strong></p><p>According to Eastern Orthodoxy, at death the soul ascends to various levels where Angels and Demons engage in a courtroom battle. What determines whether the soul goes up to heaven or down to hell? (Spoiler: it’s not Jesus)</p><p><strong>Sponsor</strong></p><p>This month’s sponsor is Grimke Seminary. Pastors are called to care for the church of God that God called them to. So why do seminaries require men to leave their church to pursue theological studies? At Grimké Seminary, you can get Christ-centered, theological training in the Reformed, Protestant tradition, without leaving your local church. They offer a range of pastoral studies for students of all backgrounds to serve your growth in ministry, from a Bachelor’s to a Doctor of Ministry.</p><p>To apply, go to <a href="http://grimkeseminary.org/">grimkeseminary.org</a> and use the code “christoverall” to have your application fee waived.</p><p><strong>Resources to Click</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://christoverall.com/article/longform/aerial-toll-houses-or-the-saving-weight-of-works-the-souls-trial-by-demons-after-death-according-to-eastern-orthodoxy/">“Aerial Toll Houses, or The Saving Weight of Works: The Soul’s Trial by Demons After Death According to Eastern Orthodoxy”</a> – Joshua Schooping</li><li><a href="https://www.encyclopedia.com/religion/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/octoechos">“Octoechos”</a> – Encyclopedia.com</li><li><a href="https://www.goarch.org/-/the-origins-of-pascha-and-great-week-part-ii">“The Origins of Pascha and Great Week – Part II”</a> – Rev. Alkiviadis C. Calivas</li><li><a href="http://orthodoxinfo.com/general/icon_faq.aspx">“The Icon FAQ”</a> – Orthodox Christian Information Center</li><li><a href="https://www.saintbarbarafw.org/blog/2019/9/5/icons-as-teachers">“Icons as Teachers”</a> – Archpriest John Matusiak</li><li><a href="https://www.tertullian.org/fathers/basil_sermon_13_baptism_02_trans.htm">“Exhortation to Baptism”</a> – St. Basil the Great</li><li><a href="https://publicorthodoxy.org/2017/10/17/toll-houses-review/">“Aerial Toll Houses, Provisional Judgment, and the Orthodox Faith”</a> – Stephen Shoemaker</li><li>Theme of the Month: <a href="https://christoverall.com/theme/go-west-young-men-evaluating-the-drift-toward-eastern-orthodoxy/">Go West, Young Men: Evaluating the Drift toward Eastern Orthodoxy</a></li><li><a href="https://christoverall.com/give/">Give to Support the Work</a></li></ul><p><strong> Books to Read</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/After-Death-Vassilios-Bakoyiannis/dp/1099026628/ref=sr_1_2?crid=68TU1EGD8FQ2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.6gG4P2awuP8XYUbPwCm4KTbOGvWp2Wfx_udr_1lhWT7GjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.XOZYQTtcmcScf-eZyOY9T3BFDrnBQgnErG5SG053x18&dib_tag=se&keywords=vasilios+bakogiannis&qid=1780414672&sprefix=vasilios+bakogiannis%2Caps%2C208&sr=8-2">After Death</a> – Vassilios Bakoyiannis</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/DOCTRINE-DEIFICATION-GREEK-PATRIST-TRAD/dp/0199205973/ref=sr_1_1?crid=WIDS4FH7LSUX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.YCn6n67LcIlILEpFS-YJ1iC9YXJLFDznsY8hfm8OvOx2P2zEpxqWeZ_P5zzivFgPJdUjket3-Gb5JErCzCaFppeG92TSVJ4QjQa_Ggh1vkRi8r0KhjOIdYUIefJammg9oRBxxtoiCViXG13hXBAjflftjbeMlVqJOuGK_yAl1A0WHm1Cqa7_1gncWFmqO07qbX2dJmZRMXZdEcYtxAZFsMqHBkhRKsHFkcWGBz464nY.cAxIPmh1X5FUcZNyG1sUpyZcAo5I0X2RbNCQMwuwEwc&dib_tag=se&keywords=norman+russell&qid=1780414818&sprefix=norman+russell%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-1">The Doctrine of Deification in the Greek Patristic Tradition</a> – Norman Russell</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Eternal-Mysteries-Beyond-Archimandrite-Panteleimon/dp/0884652122/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2P72X87ZRSA6O&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mrmFWHrLisv8Y2dlWwKX3R_Ep-WvyhTQ1tGAVfqA-GTNZrEqfy059_OGJNQJcrF0-U2BApgT7GmjSiDSZSnS6eeygdTfl8tzkq9Mr0jFzPQfDsppCAnsyTTKRuRaJAVNAuDzwYvsQRCA_FIUu5vN1cSy5iT7dsARKslFK_BZZ5u03pRbHkkcPdLyspURZ-wwmVayTARU2t1CXbkVJpqzHro6ljWULTXXLbbTLGFIX8w.7MhARZ5K9PVcxgXlWSqM_Inat7GL5QEciYT1DFPvj4k&dib_tag=se&keywords=eternal+mysteries+beyond+the+grave&qid=1780415021&sprefix=eternal+mysterie%2Caps%2C167&sr=8-1">Eternal Mysteries Beyond the Grave</a> – Archimandrite Panteleimon</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Departure-According-Teaching-Orthodox-Church/dp/1945699000/ref=sr_1_1?crid=MZBMCTTCWUA1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Hs2hn5Ye6iR03TekzZIQJoT92eGElYBlnXFaY6umLJhiAYorSIQpefQrCkSI425QSjCsJqxG14MTOlAtVDzv-4u7mFT8WhijcQP0g4cY0JyeagUejMKuGDiR7Ib7htVjc0GkfvTPXZbN1ZOsJv2Scn4V9zZvkqFYvIvSJEEWZ37Dh9FZrNJ7xv6H7iz-bg2vZHYSmLf2_kQh7zALlyID30cf6Z1umyLnJagzAP4AaUE.yXAA798qPD3atsM16_LUGo7M3pRe3XQ05DMl29MUvSo&dib_tag=se&keywords=The+departure+of+the+soul&qid=1780420398&sprefix=the+departure+of+the+soul%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-1">The Departure of the Soul According to the Teaching of the Orthodox Church</a> – St. Anthony’s Greek Orthodox Monastery</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/after-Death-According-Orthodox-Tradition/dp/088465477X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1A6PKFIH6IT14&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rEZFojBv8g02XhAZ_z8I4JghBMIwN6ih8kU15qfcWnd1eP-RjtHvh9Sjzx4xAS_jSaOr3iMp4DQ34yfQYDDwtqns44ZqOPmymYCkNIhAMGM.Me7vUGIKs3s5C5rVrjse0Fz2WfaIZnABZrVzuxSSVno&dib_tag=se&keywords=jean+claude+larchet+life+after+death&qid=1780420532&sprefix=jean+claude+larchet+life+after+death%2Caps%2C231&sr=8-1">Life After Death According to the Orthodox Church</a> – Jean-Claude Larchet</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Body-Death-Lazar-Puhalo/dp/1519547552/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2Q5NM95SSTPAV&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.M13UoSf5CbFX9URVvW1faiJtgWD2HX9vIcZ0CLkANmpIm9moQiDLipJ8uke4WpNBrqzQzZILoeykcQW72lst2GsOOZxL5I85lEvGvkHZI3Y.eZw00McXP6eqqp0hypd0TjnbfAHwspgZF_JzDTieejE&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+soul+the+body+and+death+lazar+puhalo&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1780420623&sprefix=the+soul+the+body+and+death+lazar+puhalo%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-1">The Soul, the Body and Death</a> – Lazar Puhalo</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mount-Athos-Microcosm-Christian-East/dp/3039119958/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1GCDWOGC84W3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.r5-70wtMEJuohgEiNzfXjg.ez-XUpjNHMI-Gb7P82wLd7GiMjUPXDS0zck4o6M3Wlk&dib_tag=se&keywords=mt+athos+microcosm+of+the+Christian+east&qid=1780420724&sprefix=mt+athos+microcosm+of+the+christian+east%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-1">Mount Athos: Microcosm of the Christian East</a> – Graham Speake an Kallistos Ware</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Night-Desert-Holy-Mountain-Discussion/dp/9607070313/ref=sr_1_1?crid=Y255QTB1MCEV&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.GItR6bBZaQiQcwF4Sz6gOo2R6tN_fD-PLHtTy1gfVcMlh2fM42JBfnHrX0-By3hwuSf-_pghoTszxQP-nSd338gyAPpzYcGFhqN1W8RWD0e-I_Tb2NjXhBGIGmNqoKmskFJruwLezRTmfVYlKqr-Kz652jc8gSjJpyQk-oUULdwIBHRyNRWT2D2VBVpkkefOrEH6OknwoFoPlzb1YIcmCKrl2PlPSjoMLgRhC-mXLk0.6YWiLFHTktrT8G_e0omP37A0gjgQA7Iv03v9QmKJKyE&dib_tag=se&keywords=a+night+in+the+desert+of+the+holy+mountain&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1780420812&sprefix=a+night+in+the+dese%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-1">A Night in the Desert of the Holy Mountain: Discussion with a Hermit on the Jesus Prayer</a> – Metropolitan Hierotheos of Nafpaktos</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Future-Life-According-Orthodox-Teaching/dp/0911165061/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3ULD9OEVLZ35V&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2L9rRsqLbjK_RsF1f1Y5t1mmSytBKicx2EFlcosQRsZwrrg_wCc1vHnP81sI7MdX4IjM8wRTVAsGKLLoORsuKg.B51UNnbtaUCvpCZLKuWoykJ6KY1UTPFl6iEvdIJhDFs&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+future+life+according+to+orthodox+teaching&qid=1780421280&sprefix=the+future+life+according+to+orthodox+teaching%2Caps%2C148&sr=8-1">The Future Life According to Orthodox Teaching</a> – Constantine Carvanos</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Soul-After-Death-Seraphim-Rose/dp/093863514X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2J2J84DLNV1HN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.yB6oOmgj9p4Cq4g9jFlMH-yzx_MyTh1elmrfOvyd-b1FrUIg5_4Bi6CrGk6vgknHqsjWQXJ6U075pfcr9KQ0R2DyBQ1vo34Uyajr_LMn0ik.5ywR6VAxj9DUUEQvNGd5AASiVlvL6029aFCqOuwKQOw&dib_tag=se&keywords=seraphim+rose+the+soul+after+death&qid=1780421359&sprefix=seraphim+rose+the+soul+after+death%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-1">The Soul After Death</a> – Fr. Seraphim Rose</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09237KPSH/?bestFormat=true&k=thinking%20orthodox&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-bk-ser_k0_1_17_de&crid=2D9L5NPVCVT3K&sprefix=thinking%20orthodox">Thinking Orthodox: Understanding an Acquiring the Orthodox Christian Mind</a> – Eugenia Scarvelis Constantinou</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bible-Church-Tradition-Eastern-Orthodox/dp/0473635909/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1MXTUBLL5RIPF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3D8dLR1VWa5suCV-Pjed5uSo2qD7yLmTwRiKGIyI8nzsrYhIvQ5i8GstpabejqsmT8SC6ZDHJobVypBzirbIZOBPhCt5-bpK46y1dv7f1vpsG79ghpuxkIU39w_NNcHnbIcASXZBKjSnvtuK-tkJsj9-SlbHypa0pq2ZeFH3ZUhTTHa3UdaDOAqrMItknkILMeuuWb6JS4fl0G1UJq7LVRdlL8xbDXsUWhNqchECQso.KrXeLo8NJXBR3TCCNP_BP-WtWLA_J8nZTfYBhUuP2As&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+collected+works+of+georges+florovsky&qid=1780421558&s=books&sprefix=the+collected+works+of+georges+florovsky%2Cstripbooks%2C202&sr=1-2">Bible, Church, Tradition: An Eastern Orthodox View</a> – Georges Florovsky</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Early-Christian-Hagiography-History-German/dp/3161544978/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3MN68C271GX1G&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.eyJx_8JzkZ5f32Iu-EwcyWx4hHnD1Kg3j70p_vPFqYETt7pB6z2oKC2qato2cr70QBsLZfQfgdE7jeBj2NSenaJnUM_6C5clIZycnHsDHL68St1NZYuYR-waWG0nkkinq0tEiZvVU9airGWrcGGmmIBPFJ71w-ckpgmd9BmhnyHPD6gHpausFeasMBypcMpNJ0pMs1VUB743byfjOjfgPiXCoJFbI4Vxdk1vDe5EUgw.1OgSkRKdW_M3Fkod8DK72Mi5pQWOAjubTaLMVdFJ9T8&dib_tag=se&keywords=early+christian+hagiography+and+roman+history&qid=1780422309&s=books&sprefix=early+christian+hagiography+and+roman+history%2Cstripbooks%2C138&sr=1-2">Early Christian Hagiography and Roman History</a> – Timothy D. Barnes</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pythagorean-Knowledge-Ancient-Modern-World/dp/3447105941/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2LTOZU44B3MHT&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.u1vtjSWRMaxpFrgRnB6UQsykZLJP4K6WUlHp6zmzxPw7FPIn4-j_8Qi5IJULoRiD4CLEojvPa4fRV_qj71OomdgPZ2X4bzF60FueVrKu0fB7nswORwrkrQjJdrqWTDvkg7h3e4UOTxMPe2jOLLgLZ7vASdwTZkUHiSBt_vbZOvmpmDvimYk8TlNs6M99U7rZpedLXIZxBtyEObzDcglnmBGQiBPNtp7dXDP-oYqfxXE.YljbGsllNgxhD_ggjvKWixUWihhHX_wDgZogRmUfs1g&dib_tag=se&keywords=pythagorean+knowledge+from+the+ancient+to+the+modern+world&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1780422402&s=books&sprefix=pythagorean+knowledge+from+the+ancient+to+the+modern+world%2Cstripbooks%2C138&sr=1-1">Pythagorean Knowledge from the Ancient to Modern World</a> – Almut Barbara Renger and Alessandro Stavru</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Judaism-Christianity-Characters-Characteristics-Ancient/dp/9004517146/ref=sr_1_1?crid=15EULMNUFOHEX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0nrNj1h1bu9XnwJeqc34KwPM9vJZGJVzkAp78fPtGuDlQ7aPEwSgIIAKz6VUXoL-2ZjIBRTEG2rd8-AKrAX_kvDxJzlqFBlo5AbH2oDhkVBLwNcCRWKQJVp1hbWo-mGFAmcCX6DT9t8ONtlV1uW00g6b7pJjdXMRFgcBon0PMSqsNrP8RbcO7ynqw1_l7rHDj11LIpxPlfWYqr8is4ylmY493iuviz8C33dr83Q9u1w.l9fxSDpv8dnbTmIl2rlTIm9fW9-SXF4ndZaPhajuuws&dib_tag=se&keywords=demons+in+early+judaism+and+christianity&qid=1780422598&s=books&sprefix=demons+in+early+judaism+and+christianity%2Cstripbooks%2C142&sr=1-1">Demons in Early Judaism and Christianity: Characters and Characteristics</a> – Hector M. Patmore and Josef Lössl</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Life-Virgin-Maximus-Confessor/dp/0300175043/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1N2MQFXKF5AZ3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.VktEzgMBrfBu-mDE4j2XQlzX9ZV7AADFoB-14IKzmsR5McEkAa_3hrK6f84dQy3KiO2W-gKsIK7-vChV88w8yS5eazvcWRY1Udae0_pM3yYz_8e7MdjkL6Hs7PogYtk0SxYavXBi40xtnwTeOrVYXeQ6BTBRQ2diiQ8vAXWi2GY8-LLmRSKLAyWLskb0SUykCsDhlbUwZDyqUThFmyjjLg.vFLzkYKQF4E0uhPh_ayNsrgWpjMogpaZ8wvG8Z3kfn0&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+life+of+the+virgin+maximus+the+confessor&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1780422781&s=books&sprefix=the+life+of+the+virgin+maximus+the+confessor%2Cstripbooks%2C225&sr=1-1">The Life of the Virgin: Maximus the Confessor</a> – Stephen J. Shoemaker</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mary-Early-Christian-Faith-Devotion/dp/0300217218/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=AUTHOR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.o7oSXiOs-JeMRH2NBLUuK0W_abr1rxMZiGo8ZoY71fYpZaeq5YG-e8KgDi4806Wz3VWkBxcduFae6SOQUtrmq6ouNlYSrUmJ2x-0VtKdZ6WwIy_vCjnH5Z5oQcEtUpDpKBc9sx-E0Eqdclq6m0AMlYZGE0gZMXyZaNWST1xhK4k.JHue-yj7mEJkedmOiRcxO4-nWWrA0FNBJrvH_xKsz2s">Mary in Early Christian Faith and Devotion</a> – Stephen J. Shoemaker</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/ANCIENT-TRADITIONS-VIRG-MARY-ASSUM/dp/0199210748/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=AUTHOR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.o7oSXiOs-JeMRH2NBLUuK0W_abr1rxMZiGo8ZoY71fYpZaeq5YG-e8KgDi4806Wz3VWkBxcduFae6SOQUtrmq6ouNlYSrUmJ2x-0VtKdZ6WwIy_vCjnH5Z5oQcEtUpDpKBc9sx-E0Eqdclq6m0AMlYZGE0gZMXyZaNWST1xhK4k.JHue-yj7mEJkedmOiRcxO4-nWWrA0FNBJrvH_xKsz2s">Ancient Traditions of the Virgin Mary’s Dormition and Assumption</a> – Stephen J. Shoemaker</li></ul>