11 must-read nonfiction books like On the Mysteries by Ambrose of Milan

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On the Mysteries

By: Ambrose of Milan

4.02

Format: 19 pages, Kindle Edition

Bishop of Milan from 374 to 397; born probably 340, at Trier, Arles, or Lyons; died 4 April, 397. H…

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1. The Commonitory of St. Vincent of Lerins (1846)

By: Vincent of Lérins , W.B. Flower

4.50

Format: 88 pages, Paperback

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due … read more

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"It has been an established custom in the Church that the more devout a person is, the more prompt he is to oppose innovations"

-Vincent of Lérins, The Commonitory of St. Vincent of Lerins (1846)

"For that holy and prudent man knew that to admit the notion of piety is nothing other than that everything is received by faith from the fathers and consigned by the same faith to the sons and [piety…"

-Vincent of Lérins, The Commonitory of St. Vincent of Lerins (1846)

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2. Hail, Holy Queen: The Mother of God in the Word of God

By: Scott Hahn , Kilian J. Healy

4.36

Format: 208 pages, Hardcover

A fresh and enlightening new perspective on Mary, Mother of God, and her central importance in the … read more

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  • christianity
  • religion
  • nonfiction
  • theology
"A covenant differs from a contract almost as much as marriage differs from prostitution."

-Scott Hahn, Hail, Holy Queen: The Mother of God in the Word of God

"Down through the centuries, the Church has carefully preserved, protected, and defended its Marian teachings, because to give them up would be to give up the gospel."

-Scott Hahn, Hail, Holy Queen: The Mother of God in the Word of God

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3. That Hideous Strength (Space Trilogy, #3)

By: C.S. Lewis

3.81

Format: 4 pages, Paperback

Written during the dark hours immediately before and during the Second World War, C. S. Lewis's Spa… read more

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4. St. Ignatius of Antioch: The Epistles

By: Paul A. Böer Sr. , Ignatius of Antioch

4.23

Format: 192 pages,

This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with stran… read more

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  • christianity
  • classics
  • nonfiction
  • theology
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5. The Didache

By: Anonymous

3.00

Format: 76 pages, Kindle Edition

The Teaching of the Twelve- an early Christian compilation. Traditionally ascribed to the Twelve Ap… read more

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  • christianity
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  • theology
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6. Till We Have Faces

By: C.S. Lewis

4.08

Format: 288 pages, Paperback

In this timeless tale of two mortal princesses- one beautiful and one unattractive- C.S. Lewis rewo… read more

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  • classics
  • religion
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7. Confessions

By: Augustine of Hippo , Henry Chadwick , Albert Cook Outler

3.41

Format: 400 pages, Paperback

Augustine's Confessions is one of the most influential and most innovative works of Latin literatur… read more

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8. The Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians (Annotated)

By: Polycarp

4.23

Format: 343 pages,

Of Polycarp's life little is known, but that little is highly interesting. Irenaeus was his discipl… read more

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9. Rerum Novarum: On The Condition Of Working Classes

By: Pope Leo XIII

3.57

Format: None pages,

Rerum novarum(from its first two words, Latin for "of revolutionary change"), or Rights and Duties … read more

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  • christianity
  • philosophy
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  • nonfiction

10. Discipling: How to Help Others Follow Jesus

By: Mark Dever

3.33

Format: 161 pages, Hardcover

Before ascending to heaven, Jesus instructed his followers to "make disciples of all nations." But … read more

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11. The First Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians

By: Clement of Rome

3.86

Format: None pages,

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12. The Life of St. Anthony

By: E.A. Wallis Budge , Athanasius of Alexandria

3.98

Format: 212 pages,

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13. Treatise I: On the Unity of the Church

By: None

3.50

Format: 36 pages,

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14. In the Shadow of the Sword: The Birth of Islam and the Rise of the Global Arab Empire

By: Tom Holland

4.11

Format: 500 pages, Hardcover

The acclaimed author of Rubiconand other superb works of popular history now produces a thrillingly… read more

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15. Life of Christ

By: Fulton J. Sheen , Benedict J. Groeschel , Andrew Apostoli

4.60

Format: 431 pages,

Filled with compassion and brilliant scholarship, Fulton Sheen's recounting of the Birth, Life, Cru… read more

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16. Interior Castle

By: Teresa de Ávila

4.16

Format: 384 pages, Paperback

A cornerstone book on mystical theology, Interior Castledescribes the seven stages of union with Go… read more

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17. Catechism of the Catholic Church: Complete and Updated

By: Pope Benedict XVI , Pope John Paul II , Catholic Church , United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

4.50

Format: 846 pages, Paperback

Over 3 million copies sold!  Essential reading for Catholics of all walks of life. Here it is - th… read more

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"  Man and woman were made “for each other"

-Pope Benedict XVI, Catechism of the Catholic Church: Complete and Updated

"The Liturgy itself is prayer; the confession of faith finds its proper place in the celebration of worship."

-Pope Benedict XVI, Catechism of the Catholic Church: Complete and Updated

"The Catholic wisdom of the people... provides reasons for joy and humor even in the midst of a very hard life."

-Pope Benedict XVI, Catechism of the Catholic Church: Complete and Updated

"When I am completely united to you, there will be no more sorrow or trials; entirely full of you, my life will be complete"

-Pope Benedict XVI, Catechism of the Catholic Church: Complete and Updated

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18. Out of the Silent Planet (The Space Trilogy, #1)

By: C.S. Lewis

3.93

Format: 160 pages, Paperback

In the first novel of C.S. Lewis's classic science fiction trilogy, Dr Ransom, a Cambridge academic… read more

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"The love of knowledge is a kind of madness."

-C.S. Lewis, Out of the Silent Planet (The Space Trilogy, #1)

"A pleasure is full grown only when it is remembered."

-C.S. Lewis, Out of the Silent Planet (The Space Trilogy, #1)

"There I drank life because death was in the pool. That was the best of drinks save one."

-C.S. Lewis, Out of the Silent Planet (The Space Trilogy, #1)

"And I say also this. I do not think the forest would be so bright, nor the water so warm, nor love so sweet, if there were no danger in the lakes."

-C.S. Lewis, Out of the Silent Planet (The Space Trilogy, #1)

19. The Epistle of Mathetes to Diognetus

By: Philip Schaff , Mathetes

4.00

Format: 258 pages,

The Epistle of Mathetes to Diognetus is one of the earliest examples of Christian apologetics, and … read more

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20. The First and Second Apologies

By: Justin Martyr

4.09

Format: None pages, Hardcover

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21. On the Holy Spirit

By: David Anderson , Basil the Great

0.00

Format: None pages, Paperback

This classic exposition of Trinitarian doctrine eloquently sets forth the distinction yet perpetual… read more

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22. The Trinity

By: Augustine of Hippo , None , John E. Rotelle

4.44

Format: 212 pages, Paperback

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23. Perelandra (The Space Trilogy, #2)

By: C.S. Lewis

4.00

Format: 314 pages, Paperback

The second book in C. S. Lewis's acclaimed Space Trilogy, which also includes Out of the Silent Pla… read more

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"Say a child’s prayer if you can’t say a man’s."

-C.S. Lewis, Perelandra (The Space Trilogy, #2)

"It is not for nothing that you are named Ransom,"

-C.S. Lewis, Perelandra (The Space Trilogy, #2)

"The joy came from finding at last what hatred was made for."

-C.S. Lewis, Perelandra (The Space Trilogy, #2)

"About this time tomorrow, you will have done the impossible."

-C.S. Lewis, Perelandra (The Space Trilogy, #2)

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24. Six Books on the Priesthood (Popular Patristics)

By: John Chrysostom

4.26

Format: 160 pages, Paperback

The stylistic brilliance of this work demonstrates the appropriateness of St John's title, "the gol… read more

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25. Epistle to the Ephesians

By: Ignatius of Antioch

4.07

Format: None pages, None

Ignatius, who is also called Theophorus, to the Church which is at Ephesus, in Asia, deservedly mos… read more

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26. Epistle to the Magnesians

By: Ignatius of Antioch

4.04

Format: None pages, None

Ignatius, who is also called Theophorus, to the [Church] blessed in the grace of God the Father, in… read more

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27. Christ the Educator (Fathers of the Church)

By: Clement of Alexandria

3.55

Format: 309 pages, Hardcover

Paedagogus, The Instructor, was the second in the trilogy of Clement of Alexandria. Having laid a f… read more

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"For, in a word, if one thinks himself made beautiful by gold, he is inferior to gold; and he that is inferior to gold is not lord of it."

-Clement of Alexandria, Christ the Educator (Fathers of the Church)

"Our superintendence in instruction and discipline is the office of the Word, from whom we learn frugality and humility, and all that pertains to love of truth, love of humanity, and love of excellenc…"

-Clement of Alexandria, Christ the Educator (Fathers of the Church)

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28. Theophilus to Autolycus

By: Theophilus of Antioch

3.54

Format: 146 pages, None

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge … read more

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"Muéstrame a tu Dios, yo te diré a mi vez: muéstrame tú al hombre que hay en ti."

-Theophilus of Antioch, Theophilus to Autolycus

29. Epistle to the Trallians

By: Ignatius of Antioch

3.88

Format: None pages, None

Ignatius, who is also called Theophorus, to the holy Church which is at Tralles, in Asia, beloved o… read more

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30. On the Mysteries

By: Ambrose of Milan

4.02

Format: 19 pages, Kindle Edition

Bishop of Milan from 374 to 397; born probably 340, at Trier, Arles, or Lyons; died 4 April, 397. H… read more

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31. On the Spirit and the Letter

By: Augustine of Hippo

4.05

Format: 109 pages, Kindle Edition

"On the Spirit and the Letter" is part of The Fig Classic Series on Early Church Theology. To view … read more

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10 best-selling classics books like On the Mysteries by Ambrose of Milan

Transform Your Habits

The Commonitory of St. Vincent of Lerins (1846)

Vincent of Lérins , W.B. Flower

4.50

Transform Your Habits

That Hideous Strength (Space Trilogy, #3)

C.S. Lewis

3.81

Transform Your Habits

St. Ignatius of Antioch: The Epistles

Paul A. Böer Sr. , Ignatius of Antioch

4.23

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C.S. Lewis

4.08

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Vincent of Lérins , W.B. Flower

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The Imitation of Christ

Thomas à Kempis , William Benham , Richard Challoner, D.D.

4.32

Transform Your Habits

That Hideous Strength (Space Trilogy, #3)

C.S. Lewis

3.81

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St. Ignatius of Antioch: The Epistles

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