Patristic & Ascetical Texts
Exact Exposition of the Orthodox Faith
Written by St. John of Damascus (8th century), the first systematic theology in Christianity. Part III of his trilogy 'Fount of Knowledge.' Covers: God's existence, the Trinity, creation, Christology, Mariology, sacraments, icons, eschatology. Used as a theological textbook for centuries. Influenced both Eastern and Western theology.
Sources
- St. John of Damascus, Exact Exposition of the Orthodox Faith NPNF