The studies in this area focus on specific Church fathers, rather than broader themes, including individual histories, the theology of specific fathers and related materials.

An investigation of the fundamental aspects of spirituality as drawn from the life of St Anthony of Egypt, founding father of eremitical monasticism.

Various materials relating to Apollinarius of Laodicea (c. 310-20s - c. 390) including epistles written to and about him by various contemporaries.

A study of the Logos-theology of St Athanasius, with particular attention on the themes of sacrifice in relation to sanctification.

Gathered resources on St Cyril of Alexandria (b. 376/8), including introductory notes, the texts of several of Cyril's writings, bibliographic materials and other resources.

A study of knowledge a self-surpassing and eternal in the writings of Dionysius.

The vision of 'divine darkness' in St Gregory is explore, with attention paid to the interrelationship of 'light' and 'darkness', and the specific question of 'luminous darkness'.

An overview of the historical circumstances of St Gregory's life and theological engagement, including a survey of the theological landscape that provided the contours of his own theological interactions.

As an appendix to the two studies on St Gregory Palamas, this text offers a year-by-year timeline of events and activities in the life of St Gregory and his contemporaries.

A study of three foundational aspects of the theology of St Gregory Palamas.

A consideration of the themes of watchfulness, holiness, and nepsis in the writings of St Hesychios, grounded in a reflection on various passages from his writings.

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