The Illumined Heart: Capture the Vibrant Faith of the Ancient Christians

By: Frederica Mathewes-Green

Narrated by: Frederica Mathewes-Green

Why are modern Christians so indistinguishable from everyone else? How come Christians who lived in times of bloody persecution were so heroic, while we who live in safety are not? How could the first Christians fast valiantly, but we feel deprived without dessert? How did New Testament believers pray without ceasing? How could the early Christian martyrs actually forgive their torturers? What did the Christians of the first centuries know that we don't? This book explores these questions.

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Really instructive

This book has been very helpful to understanding the benefits of prayer and community. The authors voice has a lovely cadence and is easy to listen to. The content is something I will be referring back to.

Inspiring to hear

I love learning about early Christian faith. It is mentoring and healing. I love listening.

a wonderful starter

Frederica has a way with words and with story telling. She can tell a story and teach all at the same time.

Introduction to Orthodox-Catholic Christian Life

This is the best introduction to the way of life of classic Christianity I know, and is very accessible. I'll be recommending it to many. Don't hesitate to buy this if you or a loved one is wondering what's missing in their Christian walk.

Illuminating wisdom! Thank you!

What a lovely gem of a book that dives deep in the heart. For those new to the ancient faith and those who've been around a while, it meets us where we are. It is a refuge, a cool drink, a deep, cleansing breath on this spiritual road to 'the illumined heart'.