On the Incarnation by Saint Athanasius teaches redemption through the Son of God entering the world in human form to lead people back into harmony. This 25-minute summary includes the essential points of his original work. It is written in paragraph style and retains the first-person point of view and the original section numbers.

Against the Heathen by Saint Athanasius explains the origin and nature of evil, attacks idolatry, and argues that the Father of Christ is the God who made all things. This 22-minute summary includes the essential points of his original work. It is written in paragraph style and retains the first-person point of view and the original part and section numbers.

The First Epistle of Clement challenges disputes and schism among the Christians in Corinth and encourages faithfulness, repentance, love, and unity. This 10-minute summary includes the essential points of his original work. It is written in paragraph style and retains the first-person point of view and the chapter numbers of the English translation.

The seven letters of Saint Ignatius focus on his impending martyrdom, standing firm against heresy, and church order through obedience to the Bishop, Presbyters, and Deacons. This 13-minute summary includes the essential points of his letters.

On the Holy Spirit by Saint Basil makes clear, through many arguments and illustrations, that the Holy Spirit is divine and not a creature. This 16-minute summary includes the essential points of Saint Basil's original work.

On First Principles by Origen of Alexandria focuses on the Trinity, rational beings, free will, the world, the opposing powers, the scriptures, and the consummation. This 75-minute read is a detailed condensation of Origen's controversial work.

The First Apology of Justin Martyr demonstrates the falseness of the slander against Christians accused unjustly for merely having the name of Christians. This 18-minute summary includes the essential points of his original work. It is written in paragraph style and retains the first-person point of view and the chapter numbers of the English translation.

St. Aphrahat's Select Demonstrations explains the Christian faith to the Syriac-speaking church. This 30-minute summary includes St. Aphrahat's essential points on faith, monastics, the resurrection, pastors, Christ, persecution, and the latter times. It is written in paragraph style and retains the first-person point of view.

Dorotheos of Gaza: Discourses & Sayings is a handbook of deep spiritual insights and practical spiritual counsels for both monks and lay Christians. This 20-minute summary includes the essential points of the original work. It is written in paragraph style and maintains its original division into 14 separate “Discourses” that cover essential topics of the spiritual life.

An Exposition of the Orthodox Faith by St. John of Damascus is the first systematic theology of the dogmas of the early church. This 60-minute summary includes the essential points of his original work. It is written in paragraph style and retains the first-person point of view. For easy reference, it contains the book and chapter numbers of the English translations.

St. John Damascene on Holy Images defends the use of icons on the basis that God the Son became a visible image clothed in flesh and blood. Our worship of God is therefore through corporeal things. St. John insisted that we either give matter it’s proper place, or else take away matter that the Lord Himself has exalted. This 25-minute summary includes the essential points of his original work.

The Ladder of Divine Ascent by Saint John Climacus was written for Eastern Christian monks regarding attaining the highest degree of religious perfection. This 15-minute summary includes the essential points of his original work. It is written in paragraph style and retains the first-person point of view.

On Marriage and Family LIfe by St. John Chrysostom offers scriptural homilies and advice regarding marriage and parenting. His exhortations include an understanding of the Christian nature of marriage along with commands for keeping it holy. This seven-minute summary contains the essential points of the original work.

On the Divine Names by St. Dionysius the Areopagite teaches beautiful truths about the Godhead through the names of God used in Scripture and by theologians, yet it declares God's total transcendence. This summary condenses his work.