Classic CP Authors
Biblical Resources
- Paul and the Self: Apostolic Teaching for Personal Wholeness - J. Knox Chamblin
- The Holy Spirit and Our Emotions - David Eckman
- Faithful Feelings: Rethinking Emotion in the New Testament - Matthew Elliott
- Scriptures Dealing with Emotions
St. Irenaeus (c.130-200)
The Desert Fathers and Mothers
- The Desert Fathers: Sayings of the Early Christian Monks
- In the Heart of the Desert: The Spirituality of the Desert Fathers and Mothers - John Chryssavgis
- The Way of the Heart: The Spirituality of the Desert Fathers and Mothers - Henri Nouwen
- The Wisdom of the Desert - Thomas Merton
- The Desert Mothers: Spiritual Practices from the Women of the Wilderness - Mary C. Earle
Origen (c.185-254)
- Article in New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia
- On Prayer on CCEL online
- Origen: An Exhortation to Martyrdom, Prayer and Selected Works
St. Athanasius (c.296-373)
- Article in New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia
- Biography on CCEL online
- On the Incarnation
- Select Works and Letters
St. Gregory of Nyssa (c. 335-395)
- Article in New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia
- Dogmatic Treatises (CCEL online)
- Life of Moses (HarperCollins Spiritual Classics)
Evagrius Ponticus (c.345-399)
- Article in New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia
- Evagrius Ponticus: Monastic Theologian (website)
- Biography on CCEL online
- Article from a “History of Monastic Spirituality” by Luc Bresard of the Abbey of Citeaux
- On Prayer
John Cassian (c.365-433)
- Article in New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia
- The Conferences of John Cassian (online)
- The Institutes of John Cassian (online)
- Life of Cassian from Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers
- Article on Cassian’s theology on Monergism.com
St. Augustine (c.354-430)
- Article in New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia
- Article in the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
- Biography on CCEL online
- City of God and Christian Doctrine (CCEL online)
- The Confessions of Augustine: Electronic edition
- On the Holy Trinity; Doctrinal Treatises; Moral Treatises (CCEL online)
- Miscellaneous Works (CCEL online)
Maximus the Confessor (c. 580-662)
- Article in New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia
- Bilingual Anthology of works online
- Wikipedia Article
Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite (c. 5th-6th century)
- Article in New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia
- Article in the Stanford Ecyclopedia of Philosophy
- On the Divine Names and the Mystical Theology (CCEL Online)
- The Mystical Theology
- The Celestial Hierarchy
- Misc works about Pseudo-Dionysius (CCEL Online)
Boethius (c. 480-525)
- Article in New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia
- Article in the Stanford Ecyclopedia of Philosophy
- Biography and brief study at the website the University of Notre Dame
- The Theological Tractates and the Consolation of Philosophy at Project Gutenberg online
St. Gregory the Great (c.540-604)
- Article in New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia
- Article 1 from ChristianHistory.net
- Article 2 from ChristianHistory.net
- The Book of Pastoral Rule and Selected Epistles (CCEL Online)
St. John of Damascus (c.676-777)
- Article in New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia
- Misc. Writings
- “In Defense of Icons,” from Medieval Sourcebook Online
St. Bernard of Clairvaux (c.1090-1153)
- Article in New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia
- “Bernard of Clairvaux,” Article at ChristianHistory.net
- List of Recommended Resources at ChristianHistory.net
- Chronology of his life and works
- “The Spirituality of St. Bernard of Clairvaux,” Article at ChristianHistory.net
- On Loving God (Book online at CCEL)
- Some Letters of Saint Bernard (CCEL)
St. Anselm of Canterbury (d.1109)
- Article in New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia
- “Anselm: Reluctant Bishop With a Remarkable Mind,” Article from ChristianHistory.net
- The Devotions of St. Anselm (Book online at CCEL)
- Life and Works of St. Anselm (entry from Schaff’s Church History on CCEL)
- Book of Meditations and Prayers (Book Online at CCEL)
St. Bonaventure (c.1221-1274)
- Article in New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia
- Article in New Schaff-Herzog Encyclopedia
- The Life of St. Francis of Assisi (Amazon.com)
- An Overview of “A Soul’s Journey Into God” (pdf file)
- The Soul’s Journey Into God, The Tree of Life, and the Life of St. Francis (Classics of Western Spirituality Series)
St. Thomas Aquinas (c.1225-1274)
- Article in New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia
- “Thomas Aquinas: the Brilliant ‘dumb ox,’ Article from ChristianHistory.net
- List of Recommended Resources
- Summa Theologica (CCEL online)
- Misc. Works on CCEL online
Julian of Norwich (c.1342-1416)
- Article in New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia
- Revelations of Divine Love (CCEL online)
- Web Page at Luminarium.org
- Web Page at Umilta.net
Gregory Palamas (c.1296-1359)
- Article at Orthodoxwiki
- Article at the St. Pachomius Library
- “Gregory Palamas: A Historical Overview,” by M.C. Steenberg
- “Gregory Palamas: Knowledge, Prayer and Vision,” by M.C. Steenberg
- Historical Timeline
- “A Homily on the Dormition of our Supremely Pure Lady Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary”
- “Saint Gregory Palamas As A Hagiorite“ (online Book)
Thomas a Kempis (c.1379-1471)
- Article in New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia
- “Imitation of Christ” (online Book)
- “Imitation of Christ” (CCEL online)
- Biography at CCEL online
Martin Luther (c.1483-1546)
- Article in New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia
- “Martin Luther: the Reluctant Revolutionary,” at PBS.com
- Selected Works of Martin Luther on ICLNET
- Commentary on the Epistle to the Galatians
- 95 Theses
- Selected Sermons
- Project Wittenberg
John Calvin (c.1509-1564)
- Biography at CCEL online
- Biography at Calvin College
- Misc. Works at CCEL online
- Calvinism Resources Database
- Institutes of the Christian Religion (Beveridge Translation)
- John Calvin page at Christianity Today
Ignatius Loyola (c.1491-1556)
- Article in New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia
- Article in New Schaff-Herzog Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge (CCEL online)
- Article from the book “Lives of the Saints,” published by John Crawley
- Article from the Encyclopedia Britannica online
- Biography at CCEL online
- Biography by Rev. Norman O’Neal, S.J.
- The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola (CCEL online)
St. Teresa of Avila (c.1515-1582)
- Article in New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia
- Article from the Teresian Carmel in Austria
- Biography at CCEL online
- Biography by Victor Shepherd
- Way of Perfection (CCEL online)
- Interior Castle or Mansions (CCEL online)
- Life of St. Teresa of Jesus, of the Order of Our Lady of Carmel (CCEL online)
St. John of the Cross (c.1542-1591)
- Article in New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia
- Biography at CCEL online
- Dark Night of the Soul (CCEL online)
- Ascent of Mt. Carmel (CCEL online)
- Spiritual Canticle of the Soul and the Bridegroom Christ (CCEL online)
Menno Simons (c.1496-1561)
- Biography at GAMEO.org
- Biography excerpt from the Mennonite Encyclopedia
- Biography by Victor Shepherd
- Misc. Biographical Info
- A Foundation and Plain Instruction of the Saving Doctrine of Our Lord Jesus Christ (text online)
- The Conversion of Menno Simon
- Misc. Full Text Writings on MennoSimons.net
- “Menno Simons’ Incarnational Christology,” by Cky Carrigan
St. Francis de Sales (c.1567-1622)
- Article in New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia
- Article at Catholic.org
- “St. Francis de Sales: Living a Devout Life in an Un-devout World,” by Jennifer Kohrman
- Introduction to the Devout Life (CCEL)
- Treatise on the Love of God (CCEL)
Richard Sibbes (c.1577-1635)
- “Richard Sibbes,” excerpt from Meet the Puritans by Joel Beeke and Randall Pederson
- Bruised Reed (online at Monergism.com)
- Misc. Resources at Monergism.com including his entire set of works in .pdf
- “Believe Christ, Not Satan” (online sermon)
- “Help for the Weak” (online sermon)
Samuel Rutherford (c.1600-1661)
- Biography at CCEL
- Biography by John Howie
- Selection from his Letters (CCEL)
- Trial and Triumph of Faith (online Sermons at CCEL)
- Index to Samuel Rutherford (resources on Fire & Ice)
- Samuel Rutherford page at Monergism.com
John Owen (c.1616-1683)
- Biography at CCEL
- Biography at A Puritan’s Mind.com
- JohnOwen.org
- John Owen page at Monergism.com
- Misc. Sermons of John Owen (CCEL)
- Death of Death in the Death of Christ (CCEL)
- Meditations and Discourses on the Glory of Christ (CCEL)
- Treatise of the Dominion of Sin and Grace (CCEL)
- Of Communion with God the Father, Son and Holy Ghost (CCEL)
Richard Baxter (c.1615-1691)
- Biography at CCEL
- “Richard Baxter and his Gospel,” by Maurice Roberts (Banner of Truth Magazine, 1991)
- “Richard Baxter: Moderate in an Age of Extremes,“ Christian History Article
- Richard Baxter page at Monergism.com
- A Call to the Unconverted to Turn and Live (CCEL)
- Causes and Danger of Slighting Christ and His Gospel (CCEL)
- Practical Works of Richard Baxter (CCEL)
- Reformed Pastor (CCEL)
- Saints’ Everlasting Rest (CCEL)
Blaise Pascal (c.1623-1662)
- Article in New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia
- Biography 1
- Biography 2 (CCEL)
- Pensees (Translated by W.F. Trotter) Location - 1 (CCEL)
- Pensees (Translated by W.F. Trotter) Location - 2
- “Blaise Pascal: Scientific and Spiritual Prodigy,” Christian History article
John Bunyan (c.1628-1688)
- Biography at CCEL
- John Bunyan online library
- Complete Works online
- Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners (CCEL)
- Holy War (CCEL)
- Pilgrim’s Progress (CCEL)
Madame Guyon (c.1647-1717)
- Biography in New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia
- Biography at CCEL
- Autobiography by Madame Guyon (CCEL)
- Short and Easy Method of Prayer (CCEL)
- Song of Songs of Solomon/Explanations and Reflections Having Reference to the Interior Life (CCEL)
- Spiritual Progress (CCEL)
Bishop Berkeley (c.1685-1753)
- Article in the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
- Article in the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
- Article in the New Schaff-Herzog Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge
- A Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge (Amazon.com)
- Philosophical Writings (Amazon.com)
Bishop Butler (c.1692-1752)
- Butler on the Web
- Article in the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
- A Butler Bibliography (.pdf)
- Bishop Butler (online book by Albert E. Baker)
- 1726 Sermon: Upon the Love of Our Neighbour (.pdf)
- Analogy of Religion (CCEL)
- Fifteen Sermons (CCEL)
Jonathan Edwards (c.1703-1758)
- Article in the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
- Jonathan Edwards Center at Yale University
- Sermon Index (Canonical)
- Works of Jonathan Edwards (searchable online database)
- Unpublished Essay on the Trinity (CCEL)
- Select Sermons (CCEL)
- Religious Affections (CCEL)
- Freedom of the Will (CCEL)
- Jonathan Edwards page at Monergism.com
John Wesley (c.1703-1791)
- Biography at CCEL
- Biography from the New Schaff-Herzog Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge
- John Wesley: Holiness of Heart and Life (website)
- Hymn Collection (CCEL)
- Journals of John Wesley (CCEL)
- A Plain Account of Christian Perfection (CCEL)
- Sermons on Several Occasions (CCEL)
- Wesley’s Notes on the Bible (CCEL)
- The Complete Works of John Wesley (online)
Johann Georg Hamann (c.1730-1788)
- Article from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
- Biography from the Encyclopedia of World Biography
- “Johann Georg Hamann: Preacher of Christ in the Wilderness of Enlightenment,” article by Ellen Myers
John Newton (c.1725-1807)
- Biography on CCEL
- “Amazing Grace: The Story of John Newton,” article by Al Rogers
- “John Newton: the Tough Roots of His Habitual Tenderness,” biography by John Piper
- John Newton’s Works (John Newton Project)
- Olney Hymns (CCEL)
- Index to the Letters of John Newton (Fire and Ice)
- Poems by John Newton (Fire and Ice)
Soren Kierkegaard (c.1813-1855)
- Article at the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
- Article from the Existential Primer website
- Article at the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
- Fear and Trembling (Religion Online)
- Philosophical Fragments (Religion Online)
- Purity of Heart is to Will One Thing (Religion Online)
- The Sickness Unto Death (Religion Online)
- Kierkegaard and Radical Discipleship, by Vernard Eller
- Online Kierkegaard Links
John Henry Newman (c.1801-1890)
- Article from the New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia
- Biographical Information
- Biography at NNDB.com
- The online Newman Reader: Works of John Henry Newman
- Lectures on the Doctrine of Justificaton
- “John Henry Newman: His Developing Faith, His Life as a Catholic,” by E.L. Core
Fyodor Dostoevsky (c.1821-1881)
- Misc. Dostoevsky Links
- Biography at fyodordostoevsky.com
- Biography and Works on the Literature Network
- Selected Essays on Dostoevsky
- List of Works at fyodordostoevsky.com
- The Brothers Karamazov (e-text)
- The Idiot (e-text)
- Crime and Punishment (e-text)
St. Therese of Lisieux (c.1873-1897)
- Article from the New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia
- Biography at Littleflower.org
- Biography at thereseoflisieux.org
- Quote Collection
- Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux (Amazon.com)
Sergius Bulgakov (c.1871-1944)
- Biography from OrthodoxWiki
- Sergius Bulgakov’s Facebook page
- Sergius Bulgakov Society
- “Philosophy of Economy: The World as Household” (.pdf)
- “The Power of the Cross,” online sermon text
- Sophia, the Wisdom of God: an Outline of Sophiology (Amazon.com)
- Sergius Bulgakov’s Amazon.com books page
Simone Weil (c.1909-1943)
- Article from Wikipedia
- online Biography
- Biography at Biography.com
- Simone Weil page at PBS.com
- Life Chronology at women-philosophers.com
- Simone Weil’s Amazon.com books page
Mikhail Bakhtin (c.1895-1975)
- Article from Wikipedia
- Biography by James Zappen
- Biography at Answers.com
- The Bakhtin Centre at the University of Sheffield
- Mikhail Bakhtin’s Amazon.com books page
Dietrich Bonhoeffer (c.1906-1945)
- Article in the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
- Biography by Victor Shepherd
- Biography by Elihai Braun
- International Bonhoeffer Society Website
- Articles on Bonhoeffer at Religion Online
- “Dietrich Bonhoeffer: The Man and His Mission,” by Ted Kappelman
- Background articles on Bonhoeffer.com
- “Ethics and the Will of God: The Legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer,” (MP3 download)
- “Dietrich Bonhoeffer, A Modern Martyr: Taking a Stand Against the State Gone Mad,” by Alex Rankin
Vladimir Lossky (c.1903-1958)
- Article in OrthodoxWiki
- “Theology and Spirituality in the Work of Vladimir Lossky,” by Nicholas Lossky (Ecumenical Review 1999)
- “Theology and Mysticism in the Tradition of the Eastern Church,” ch. 1 in The Mystical Theology of the Eastern Church (.pdf)
- “God in Trinity,” ch. 3 in The Mystical Theology of the Eastern Church (.pdf)
- “Created Being,” ch. 5 in The Mystical Theology of the Eastern Church (.pdf)
- “The Procession of the Holy Spirit in Orthodox Trinitarian Doctrine,” ch. 4 in The Image and Likeness of God (.pdf)
- “The Theological Notion of the Human Person,” ch. 6 in The Image and Likeness of God (.pdf)
- “The Theology of the Image,” ch. 7 in The Image and Likeness of God (.pdf)
- “Tradition and Traditions,” ch. 8 in The Image and Likeness of God (.pdf)
- “Panagia,” ch. 11 in The Image and Likeness of God (.pdf)
Karl Barth (c.1886-1968)
- Article at Theopedia: An Encyclopedia of Biblical Christianity
- Articles and Resources at the Boston Collaborative Encyclopedia of Modern Western Theology
- Articles on Barth at Religion Online
- “How My Mind Has Changed in This Decade: Part Two,” by Karl Barth. Christian Century (July 1984).
- Issue of Theology Today dedicated to Karl Barth (October 1986) Vol. 43, No. 3
- Center for Barth Studies at Princeton Seminary
- Collection of Articles at the Center for Barth Studies
- “Barth for Beginners,” by George S. Hendry in Theology Today Vol. 19, No. 2 (July 1962): 267-271.
- “Conversational Theology: The Wit and Wisdom of Karl Barth,” by George Hunsinger
- “The Significance of Karl Barth’s Theology for Contemporary Issues in the 21st Century,” by Peter Schmid. Princeton Seminary Bulletin (Vol 23, No. 3)
Dietrich von Hildebrand (c.1899-1977)
- Autobiography at CatholicAuthors.com
- Biography at CatholicCulture.org
- Dietrich von Hildebrand Legacy Project
- Blog devoted to Dietrich von Hildebrand
- “Jaws of Death: Gate of Heaven,” by Dietrich von Hildebrand
- “Marriage: The Mystery of Faithful Love,” by Dietrich von Hildebrand
- The Heart: An Analysis of Human and Divine Affectivity (2007)
- Transformation in Christ: On the Christian Attitude (2001)
Paul Tournier (c.1898-1986)
- Article in Wikipedia
- Paul Tournier Association
- “Paul Tournier’s Universalism,” Masters Thesis at Wheaton College by Daniel Musick.
- “Psychology and the Spirit,” article by Tournier
- The Meaning of Persons (1999)
- Learn to Grow Old (1991)
C.S. Lewis (c.1898-1963)
- Article in Wikipedia
- Chronology at the C.S. Lewis Foundation
- Into the Wardrobe - A C.S. Lewis Website
- Further Up and Further In - C.S. Lewis Blog
- C.S. Lewis Foundation
- C.S. Lewis Institute
Hans Urs von Balthasar (c.1905-1988)
- Biography by Joel Garver
- “A Witness of Christ in the Church: Hans Urs von Balthasar,” by Henri de Lubac, S.J.
- “An Introduction to Hans Urs von Balthasar,” by Stratford Caldecott
- “Hans Urs von Balthasar: The Paschal Mystery,” by the Rev Dr. John Webster
- Bridge to Balthasar: An Introduction to the Work of Fr. Hans Urs von Balthasar
- Hans Urs von Balthasar: an Internet Archive
- “A Theology of Anxiety?” by Hans Urs von Balthasar
- “The Cross - For Us,” by Hans Urs von Balthasar
John Paul II (c.1920-2005)
- Article from Wikipedia
- Biography from PBS documentary
- Pope John Paul II: Remembrances, Reflections and Tributes (Resource site)
- Online collection of Works
- John Paul II: the Millennial Pope (PBS resource site)
James Loder (c.1931-2001)
- Biographical Page at Talbot School of Theology
- “The Great Sex Charade and the Loss of Intimacy,” by James Loder in Perspective (.pdf)
- The Logic of the Spirit: Human Development in Theological Perspective, by James Loder (Amazon.com)
- The Transforming Moment, by James Loder (Amazon.com)
- Redemptive Transformation in Practical Theology: Essays in Honor of James E. Loder (Amazon.com)
Paul Ricoeur (c.1913-2005)
- Article in the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
- Article in the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
- Paul Ricoeur Resource Page
- “Memory, History and Forgiveness: A Dialogue Between Paul Ricouer and Sorin Anthohi” (.pdf)
Rene Girard (c.1923- )
- Article in Wikipedia
- Page of Girard Resources
- “Girard’s Breakthrough,” by James Alison
- “Interview with Rene Girard,” by Markus Muller
- “Rene Girard’s Theory of Violence, Religion and the Scapegoat,” by Jeramy Townsley
