The Book of Psalms is the Church’s eternal prayer book: uniting heaven and earth, soul and body, suffering and glory. In this Patristic Commentary, the Psalms are presented as a living journey of the soul, shaped by the voice of Christ, the experience of the early Church Fathers, and the rhythm of salvation history.

This first volume introduces the structure, spirit, and depth of the Psalms, preparing to walk through each Psalm not only as prayer and poetry, but as prophecy fulfilled in Christ. Themes include:

• The fivefold division of the Psalter and its spiritual meaning

• The Psalms as the voice of Christ and the Body of Christ

• Use of the Psalms in worship, repentance, and daily struggle

• Insights from St. Athanasius, St. Augustine, St. Cyril, and more

• How the Psalms heal, elevate, and form the inner life of the believer

📚 About the Series

The full commentary is published in seven volumes:

🔹 Volume 1: Introduction

🔹 Volume 2:Division 1 – Man and Salvation (Psalms 1–41)

🔹 Volume 3:Division 2 – The Church and Salvation (Psalms 42–72)

🔹 Volume 4:Division 3 – The New Temple (Psalms 73–89)

🔹 Volume 5:Division 4 – The New Earth (Psalms 90–106)

🔹 Volume 6:Division 5 – The Word of God (Psalms 107–150)

🔹 Volume 7:Psalm 151 – David overcomes Goliath

This final volume in the Patristic Commentary on the Book of Isaiah brings the prophetic masterpiece to its majestic conclusion. Covering chapters 40–66, this section of Isaiah shifts from chastisement and judgment to comfort, renewal, and the vision of ultimate salvation. Through the voice of the prophet and the lens of the early Church Fathers, Isaiah now proclaims God as the Holy Comforter—the One who lifts, restores, and redeems His people.

Drawing from the Coptic Orthodox tradition and the writings of saints and patristic scholars, this commentary invites readers into a profound journey that includes:

• The messianic prophecies of the Suffering Servant

• The universal call to salvation extended to all nations

• The spiritual promise of the New Jerusalem

• God's covenantal love revealed as a healing force stronger than sin and exile

These chapters, often referred to as the Gospel of the Old Testament, contain some of the most frequently quoted and spiritually profound texts in all of Scripture—foretelling Christ’s redemptive work, the role of the Church, and the final hope of glory. The patristic commentary makes these eternal themes accessible, deeply theological, and personally transformational.

📚 Explore the Complete Series:

• Volume 1: Introduction and Theological Foundations

• Volume 2: The Holy Chastiser (Chapters 1–35)

• Volume 3: The Holy Grantor of Victory (Chapters 36–39)

With this final volume, the Book of Isaiah stands as a unified message of holiness, judgment, and triumphant love—fulfilled in Christ and alive in the Church.

This third volume in the Patristic Commentary on the Book of Isaiah examines a pivotal moment in the prophetic narrative, where historical drama, spiritual warfare, and divine intervention intersect. Covering chapters 36–39, this section presents the reign of King Hezekiah during the Assyrian siege—an era marked by both miraculous deliverance and tragic human weakness.

Through the eyes of the early Church Fathers and the Coptic Orthodox tradition, we encounter God not only as the Righteous Judge but as the Holy Grantor of Victory, who saves His people when they turn to Him in prayer and humility. This volume includes:

• The psychological and theological drama of Sennacherib’s invasion

• Hezekiah’s fervent prayers, healing, and miraculous extension of life

• The profound lessons of divine rescue and human pride

• How God's chastisement and mercy are intricately woven into salvation history

As with previous volumes, the commentary draws from the spiritual insight of saints like St. John Chrysostom, St. Athanasius, and the Desert Fathers, making Isaiah’s words alive for today’s reader—especially those facing spiritual battles, leadership challenges, or personal trials.

This second volume in the Patristic Commentary on the Book of Isaiah continues the journey begun in Volume 1, delving deeply into the prophet’s earliest messages—warnings of judgment, calls to repentance, and glimpses of redemption. Drawing from the wisdom of the early Church Fathers and the Coptic Orthodox tradition, this work reveals the richness of Isaiah's voice as both fierce reformer and tender intercessor.

Covering chapters 1–35, this volume illuminates:

• God’s righteous judgment against hypocrisy, injustice, and idolatry

• The spiritual decay of Judah and the prophetic call to return to holiness

• The hope of a faithful remnant and the vision of a future kingdom of peace

• Prophecies of the Messiah as the coming King, Judge, and Redeemer

Through patristic reflections, we understand how divine chastisement is a form of love, leading the soul back to God.

This book speaks powerfully to the spiritual struggles of today—where sin often hides behind religious ritual, and hope flickers in a broken world. Rich in theological insight, liturgical allusion, and pastoral application, this volume will inspire readers to see the prophetic Word as a living call to transformation.

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Start your journey with Volume 1: Introduction and Theological Foundations — where Isaiah’s life, message, and unity are introduced in light of the early Church.

That first volume in the Patristic Commentary on the Book of Isaiah opens the door to one of the rich and prophetically profound texts of the Old Testament. This Introduction is rooted in the Coptic Orthodox tradition and draws from the early Church Fathers, offering a panoramic view of Isaiah's life, message, and enduring legacy.

Far more than a historical overview, this volume presents Isaiah as both seer and evangelist—the prophet whose writing is called "The Fifth Evangelist" and whose words the early Church saw fulfilled in Christ's incarnation, passion, and resurrection.

Inside, you will explore:

• The social, political, and religious climate of Isaiah's time.

• The prophet's personal life, calling, and character.

• A detailed look at the major themes of Isaiah's theology: holiness, sin, salvation, and the role of the Servant of the Lord.

• How Isaiah's prophecies reveal the New Testament and the Church's liturgical life.

• The unity of the book and modern critical divisions.

Whether you're a theologian, a student of Scripture, or a curious believer, this volume offers timeless insights that illuminate Isaiah's prophetic voice—not as ancient history but as a living call to repentance, hope, and divine glory.

The Book of Ben Sirach clarifies that the first step towards enjoying wisdom is to attain the fear of the Lord. Then the believer is prepared to receive wisdom as a gift from God. The fear of the Lord is not unjust, but a means to honor; it is a crown of glory, loftiness, and constant gladness and rejoicing until the moment of death. Ben Sirach differentiates between fear leading to grief and shame, and fear which grants honor and glory (4:20-21) and lasting gladness. The first kind of fear occurs as a psychological disease leading to a condition of depression. In contrast, holy fear, which he characterizes as being ʺfear of the Lordʺ, is a beneficial gift, which God grants to His children.