Going Deeper

The Orthodox Church, Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware)
An English-language classic. A lot of great information and insights. The first half of the book is Church history, the second half covers Eastern Orthodox beliefs & practices.

The Orthodox Way, Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware)
Another classic. An in-depth discussion of Eastern Orthodox spiritually.

For the Life of the World, Protopresbyter Alexander Schmemann
A discussion of how life is sustained and fulfilled in and through worship. A must-read for anyone looking for a deeper understanding of Orthodox Christian liturgy.

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The Faith We Hold, Archbishop Paul of Finland
Describes the basic elements of the Orthodox Faith in three sections: doctrinal, liturgical, and spiritual.

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Orthodox Christians in North America: 1794-1994, Mark Stokoe and the Archpriest Leonid Kishkovsky
A historical look at the establishment of Orthodoxy on the North American Continent, celebrating the 200th Anniversary.

Historical Road of Eastern Orthodoxy, Protopresbyter Alexander Schmemann
A stimulating survey and interpretation of the history of the Orthodox Church.

The Orthodox Church, Protopresbyter John Meyendorff
An indispensible classic of the history of the Orthodox Church and the unique position it holds in today's world.

The Orthodox Church: 455 Questions and Answers, Archpriest Stanley Harakas
Questions by real people sent in to the Hellenic Chronicle newspaper and answered by Fr Stanley Harakas, a well-known Orthodox ethicist and teacher. Questions range from the spiritual to the mundane.
 

The Living God: A Catechism for the Christian Faith, translated by Olga Dunlop
For parents, teachers, pastors, and all who wish to understand the sources of the Church's revelation. A "seeker" poses questions and a "sage" answers them, representing the Church's explanation of those questions.

Orthodox Spirituality: A Brief Introduction, Metropolitan of Nafpaktos, Hierotheos (Vlachos)
Metropolitan Heirotheos contends that Orthodox spirituality differs markedly from the "spiritualities" of the East and the West. The difference in the dogma generates the difference in ethos as well.

The Incarnate God: The Feasts of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary, Hugh Wybrew

This book draws on the rich resources of the Orthodox tradition to present a holistic vision of the faith derived from the Church's liturgical year.

The Year of Grace of the Lord, A Monk of the Eastern Church
A scriptural and liturgical commentary on the calendar of the Orthodox Church, and a guide to the scriptural readings and prayers.

St. Innocent: Apostle to America, Paul D. Garrett
Highly readable biography tracing the course of St Innocent's life to his call to mission in America, first as a priest and then bishop in America and Asia, and finally as Metropolitan of Moscow.