AFP Booklets and Brochures

Item No. 008324 In a humorous, non-threatening style, popular author, speaker, and priest's wife Frederica Mathewes-Green initiates the first-time visitor to the Orthodox Church. She aptly explains the sights and sounds one experiences upon entering an...

Item No. 008006 A respected monk and spiritual father from Mount Athos describes the basics of Othodox spirituality for the beginner or seeker. Written by a monastic for lay people, this helpful book also includes a suggested list of further reading...

Item No. 008012 Rarely has the contemporary Orthodox Church spoken with greater unanimity then in the eloquent Amicus Curiae brief presented to the Supreme Court in 1989. With authority and conviction, this document proclaims the unequivocal teaching of...

Item No. 008351 Is yoga a system of physical exercise and relaxation, or the deceptive doorway into a religion antithetical to Christianity? The answer is yes. Christine Mangala Frost, who was raised Hindu, converted to Christianity, and is now...

Item No. 009052 Who is worthy of the love of God? On our own, none of us is worthy. Yet Scripture and Tradition make it clear that God accepts into His Kingdom everyone who truly repents. About the author: Fr. George H. Shalhoub was sent to the...

Item No. 007999 More than just a prayerbook, this booklet contains practical guidelines for the lay person on how to develop a workable "Rule of Prayer." Learn how to build the habit of prayer into your life. To order a single copy of this booklet,...

Item No. 008026 Is it possible to raise a Christian family in an increasingly post-Christian age? As a mother of six, author and editor Ginny Nieuwsma speaks from heartfelt experience as she tackles this difficult question. Written with warmth and...

Item No. 007997 Jesus said, "Do not call anyone on earth your father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven." Why, then, do millions of Christians refer to their earthly priests as "Father"? A clear answer to this question and the proper...

Item No. 008011 "Why can't I receive communion in the Orthodox Church?" This much-needed booklet is written to help explore this sensitive issue from the perspective of the historic Orthodox Faith and her understanding of doctrine, morality, worship,...

Item No. 008016 Explores the reality of sin and discusses our need to accept its devastating results in our lives. Rather than trying to explain sin away or ignore it, we must confront it directly and repent of it through the Church's time-tested...

Item No. 008010 From her very beginning, the Church has struggled to defend the truth taught by Jesus Christ to His disciples against false teachings. Two of the major challenges to Orthodox Christianity America has produced are the Jehovah's Witnesses...

Item No. 008009 Warm pastoral advice on how to deal with grief, based on the author's personal experiences. Discusses the natural outworkings of the grief process for Christians and offers positive steps toward healing. To order a single copy of this...

Item No. 008641 by Fr. A. James Bernstein The centerpiece of all biblical prophecy is that which concerns the coming of the Messiah. Learn about the Old Testament prophecies of the Messiah and how the New Testament explains the fulfillment of those...

Item No. 007994 A clear and concise guide explaining the "how-tos" of becoming a Christian and the necessary steps involved in moving from commitment to new birth in Christ. To order a single copy of this booklet, please use Item No...

Item No. 008005 Why is it important to honor Mary and call her "blessed"? This booklet will lay to rest much of the contemporary confusion concerning Mary, and will provide help for those seeking to understand her role in our lives. To order a single...

Item No. 008003 Traces the continuing history of the Church from New Testament times until today. Explains the underlying causes for the major divisions within Christianity, especially centering on the break between Roman Catholicism and Orthodoxy in...

Item No. 008024 What does it mean to truly forgive? Why is it so hard to forgive those closest to you? How do you forgive other people when they've hurt you, and how do you seek forgiveness and reconciliation when you have sinned against someone? To...

Item No. 008020 A call for young adults to make a lifetime commitment to Jesus Christ and His Church. Reveals three lies Satan uses to keep us away from church, and three reasons to make church attendance a lifetime commitment. Read it and you'll THANK...

Item No. 008025 by Fr. A. James Bernstein Few subjects are so misunderstood in the twenty-first century as those relating to the afterlife and the nature of heaven and hell. In this insightful booklet, author and priest James Bernstein provides a...

Item No. 007998 How is it possible to experience ultimate fulfillment in life? "Through true worship of the Holy Trinity," states the author. Discover how to worship God "in the Holy of Holies." To order a single copy of this booklet, please use Item...

Item No. 008007 Have you been longing for a better working knowledge of the Scriptures and a more intimate familiarity with their Divine Author? Sets forth the basics of personal Bible study from a truly Orthodox perspective. To order a single copy of...

Item No. 008022 Many Christians are surprised to learn that by the second century A.D. the practice of infant baptism was commonplace in the Church. Early Christians accepted it as having been handed down directly from the Apostles. Is this practice...

Item No. 008023 Every sincere Christian acknowledges that Christ was born of a Virgin. But from earliest times, the Church has also held that Mary remained a virgin even after giving birth to the Holy Child. How is this so? The author examines this...

Item No. 007996 An apologetic for icons and their proper use, written with a sympathetic eye towards those whose misunderstandings grow from a lack of information or unfamiliarity with Orthodox thought. To order a single copy of this booklet, please...

Item No. 009054 This booklet presents a brief introduction to Orthodoxy, including its history, tradition, spirituality, worship, icons, and approach to evangelism and charitable works. Intended for inquirers of all backgrounds.   To order a...

Item No. 007995 From the son of a Jewish rabbi living in Jerusalem to "Jews for Jesus" evangelical Christian to Orthodox priest. Meet Father James Bernstein and follow his search for the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. For more about his journey, see...

Item No. 008000 Discusses many aspects of prayer: personal and corporate, liturgical and spontaneous; and the practice of the Jesus Prayer. Very warm and personal, from an interview with this noted author. To order a single copy of this booklet, please...

Item No. 007993 What happens to the soul after death? Are the departed still aware of us on earth? What justification is there for praying for someone who has already departed, or for asking their prayers for us? What does it mean to venerate the...

Item No. 008004 With over 22,000 different Christian denominations and sects in existence today, how can we know whose interpretation of the Bible is correct? Find out how Holy Tradition provides the valuable missing link to understanding Scripture and...

Item No. 009014 In our society, even Christians often do not understand the imporance of maintaining sexual purity within or outside of marriage. Fr. Lawrence Farley offers a compelling case for upholding the Church's traditional views of sensual...

Item No. 008019 Why was it necessary for Christ to suffer and die on the Cross? Starting with the Middle Ages, many western theologians began to teach that Christ suffered to propitiate (appease) the wrath of an angry God. This juridical understanding...

Item No. 008008 This powerful message calls for a "new form of monasticism without celibacy and without the desert." Provides a vision for the future of Orthodoxy in North America, and a crystal-clear agenda for reaching its goals. To order a single...

Item No. 008018 Why do many evangelicals embrace today's Israel as having a "manifest destiny" to the land of Palestine? Popular author, speaker, and evangelist Fr. Peter Gillquist explains how the rapture theory has taken many modern Christians...

Item No. 008108 by Fr. A. James Bernstein Now available with a full-color cover. The original Christian Gospel of the infinite, saving love of God has been twisted over the centuries in the Western Church into various false, juridical theories of...

Item No. 008021 The Apostle Peter once reminded readers that through Christ, they were "partakers of the divine nature." What is the meaning of this profound statement? How is it possible for human beings to be united to the eternal God? This booklet...

Item No. 008001 Beginning with the Old Testament history and origins of tithing, this booklet traces New Testament and early Church thought on the subject and offers an apologetic for the practice of tithing in the Orthodox Church today. To order a...

Item No. 008014 Without apology, Orthodoxy proclaims itself to be the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church founded by Jesus Christ on the day of Pentecost. So how do Orthodox Christians look upon those outside the visible expression of the faith? Are...

Item No. 008002 What do Orthodox Christians believe about the Second Coming of Christ? About divorce? About abortion? About spiritual gifts? Compiled as a practical A to Z handbook of basic Orthodox teaching on a variety of subjects. A Conciliar Press...

Item No. 008015 What is the true nature of fasting? What is the proper balance between the outward aspects of fasting and its inner unseen purpose? What is the relationship between prayer, fasting, and almsgiving? An excellent treatment of a crucial...

Item No. 007992 Did the New Testament produce the Church, or was it a product of the Holy Spirit working through the Church? Who compiled the list of New Testament books now accepted by Christians? This booklet answers these and other questions,...

Item No. 008508 What does it really mean to worship God? Why do we need to worship? Why can’t we worship alone in the woods as well as we can in church with our parish community? Fr. Andrew answers all these questions and more—in...

Item No. 008017 Why do groups such as the Seventh Day Adventists worship on Saturday? Join popular author of Thirsting for God, Matthew Gallatin, on a journey through the New Testament and the Church Fathers and discover that Christians began...

Item No. 008048 These days, many Christians use the adjective "orthodox" when describing solid, conservative doctrine, worship, and values. This brochure describes some of the fundamentals of Orthodox doctrine, worship, and values that non-Orthodox...

Item No. 008362 This brochure addresses the unchurched as well as Christians of other traditions, giving a thumbnail introduction to the Orthodox Church and briefly explaining the fundamental doctrines of the Trinity, sin, and salvation. To order a...

Item No. 008052 A mini-prayer book. Offering excerpts from the basic prayers of the Orthodox Church for use on various occasions. Includes a brief introduction to the nature and structure of prayer. Using the written prayers of the Church is a good...

Item No. 008050 Designed to be distributed at church-sponsored ethnic food or cultural festivals, this brochure explains that what ties your church community together is more than its cultural heritage— it is your Orthodox Faith. The brochure...

Item No. 005916 These brochures explain the basic elements of the three most common Orthodox services that non-Orthodox family and friends are likely to attend, emphasizing the ways in which these services differ from the typical Protestant or secular...

Item No. 005914 These brochures explain the basic elements of the three most common Orthodox services that non-Orthodox family and friends are likely to attend, emphasizing the ways in which these services differ from the typical Protestant or secular...

Item No. 005918 These brochures explain the basic elements of the three most common Orthodox services that non-Orthodox family and friends are likely to attend, emphasizing the ways in which these services differ from the typical Protestant or secular...

Item No. 008049 A brief overview of church history that doesn't ignore the heritage of 225 million Orthodox Christians living today. Shows the continuity between Orthodoxy today and the pre-schism Church of the first millennium. An 8.5" X 14" four-fold...

Item No. 008045 Introduces newcomers to the characteristics of Orthodox worship and prepares them for participation in the Liturgy. Works well as a handout for first-time visitors to church and a guide to be read prior to services. To order a single...

Item No. 008046 An introduction to the Orthodox Church, her history, doctrine, and development. Provides a bird's-eye view of Orthodoxy with an emphasis on its North American expression. To order a single copy of this brochure, please use Item No...

Item No. 007948 To order a single copy of this booklet, please use Item No. 007947. A low resolution PDF version of this booklet is also available for free download, for personal use only. The text of this booklet was prepared by the Department of...

Item No. 008044 Explores eight reasons the author is an Orthodox Christian, including the Church’s use of Scripture, icons, the saints, the Eucharist, and the rhythm of life in feasts and fasts. Works well as a brief study guide for groups and for...

Item No. 9781888212235 By Fr. Theodore Pulcini A former Roman Catholic chronicles his own journey into Orthodoxy and examines the critical issues that influenced his decision—including papal authority, the filioque controversy, works salvation,...

Item No. 9781888212266 "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me." This prayer has been on the lips of Christians since the time of the Desert Fathers. What is its history? How do we make it our own? This booklet traces the development of the...

Item No. 9781936270361 by Fr. Marc Dunaway A brief overview of Orthodoxy. Outlines the history of the Christian Church, with concise explanations and helpful at-a-glance timelines. Includes the Age of Persecution, the Age of Councils, the Great Schism,...