Delphi Collected Works of John of Damascus Illustrated

Saint John of Damascus was an eighth century monk and theological doctor of the Greek and Latin churches. His treatises on the veneration of sacred images placed him in the forefront of the Iconoclastic Controversy and his theological synthesis made him a preeminent intermediary between Greek and Medieval Latin culture. Also ascribed to John is ‘Barlaam and Ioasaph’, one of the best known examples of the hagiographic novel. It tells the tale of an Indian prince that becomes aware of the world's miseries and is converted to Christianity by the monk Barlaam. Delphi’s Medieval Library provides eReaders with rare and precious works of the Middle Ages, with noted English translations and the original texts. This eBook presents John of Damascus’ collected works, with illustrations, rare texts and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)

* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to John’s life and works

* Features the collected works of John, in both English translation and the original Greek

* Concise introductions to the major texts

* Harold Mattingly’s 1914 translation of ‘Barlaam and Ioasaph’, previously appearing the Loeb Classical Library

* Excellent formatting of the texts

* Easily locate the sections you want to read with individual contents tables

* Includes John’s rare Hymns, first time in digital print

* Provides two special dual English and Greek texts, allowing readers to compare the sections paragraph by paragraph — ideal for students

* Features two bonus biographies

CONTENTS:

The Translations

Apologia against Those Who Decry Holy Images (tr. Mary H. Allies)