Top 5 Best Orthodox Books for Protestant Inquirers

#orthodoxy #protestantism #theology #inquirers
What are the top resources for diving into Orthodox Christianity? There are many good books but the ones named here are some of the best! On this episode of The Transfigured Life, we dive through some key reading for inquirers.

(Disclaimer: You can't read yourself into the faith. We highly encourage visiting a local Orthodox Church and discussing with an Orthodox Priest)

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[alexandregb]

I'm not a Catholic, Protestante nor Ortodox. I was an atheist who found the absolute truth that GOD does exist. I'm trying to find the right denomination. Could you pray for GOD to help me find the truth and lead me and my family to salvation?

[dannoel]

For those inquirers that are not too sensitive and wants straight claims to evaluate:
1. Rock & Sand - Fr Josiah Trentham
2. The Way - Clark Carlton

[yecksd]

you know its a good day when Fr and Luther upload

[JacquelineRPrice]

I have a lot of those books. Fortunately, "Know The Faith" and "Becoming Orthodox" are both offered in digital form for FREE from Ancient Faith. Rock and Sand and Orthodoxy and Heterodoxy are definitely on my list of books to get.

[dalehulley]

Coming from a very low church, iconoclastic, reformed Presbyterian Church into ROCOR, the top 2 would be:
1. Religion of the Apostles by Father Stephen De Young (theology)
2. Rock and Sand by Fr. Josiah Trenham (history)

[jacob]

One of my favorite channels. I have all of the books you mentioned and will be sure to share this one. Thanks!
I also enjoyed "Thirsting for God in a land of shallow wells".

[shawnbrewer]

My 5 for protestants are in this list. Fantastic lists!

[AustimosPrime]

Y’all really nailed the YouTube algorithm thumbnail haha love to see it!

[aliciaturner]

Excellent lists! I will add the one by St. John of Damscus to my own reading list. A few others that really helped me were Welcome to the Orthodox Church by Frederica Mathews Greene, Mountain of Silence by Kyriacos Markides, A Basic Guide to Eastern Orthodox Theology by Dr. Eve Tibbs, and finally, the text of the Divine Liturgy of St. John Crysostom. Nothing speaks stronger and more effectively than the Liturgy itself. ☦️😊

[chrisj]

I'm still a protestant learning about Orthodoxy but some of my favorites (that weren't mentioned have been:
Truth Matters, Life Matters More
The Mountain of Silence
Orthodoxy and the Religion of the Future

[OrthodoxChristianTreasures]

Dr. Constantine Cavarnos write numerous excellent books in English that inquirers would find beneficial.

[jj]

An Orthodox YT where the host Luther says "Sup Father"? It seems the algorithm knows me far too well 😅 love it

[OrthodoxJourney]

Arise O God and Rock and Sand. I’d encourage to listen to Rock and Sand, it just hits different.

[GaryBallardToney]

Thirsting for God in a Land of Shallow Wells by Matthew Gallatin was greatly influential on my journey to Holy Orthodoxy.

[homeschoolwell]

Love the energy of this duo! So much of orthodoxy is serious and I really appreciate the fun yall have with this. Well done.

[ThomasG_Nikolaj]

Before watching, this is my top 5 for Protestants

Rock & Sand - Fr. Josiah Trenham
The Religion of the Apostles - Fr. Stephen De Young
Orthodox Worship: A Living Continuity with the Synagogue, the Temple, and the Early Church - Benjamin D. Williams & Harold B. Anstall
The Orthodox Study Bible
The Truth of our Faith - Elder Cleopa

[OrthodoxFamilyLife]

It is amazing how many introductory books there are now. Thirty years ago there was just Introducing the Orthodox Church, Becoming Orthodox, and Fr. Thomas Hopko's "rainbow" series. As a new Orthodox, I remember getting a lot out of Journey to Heaven by St. Tikhon of Zadonsk.

[NavelOrangeGazer]

I would add the first two volumes of Fr. John Strickland's Paradise and Utopia as they are imperative to understanding that rome and protestantism are two sides of the same coin. Especially for those with an interest in history.

[DavidSinghiser]

Mine are: Thinking Orthodox, Faith of the Apostles, The Orthodox Way, The Age of Paradise, Division, Utopia & Nihilism (4 Volumes), Rock & Sand

[jesuschristsaves]

New sub. Religion of the Apostles is definitely a good read.