Fr Paul Schroeder, the proistamenos of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Portland Oregon and the Chancellor of the Greek Orthodox Diocese of San Francisco has the translated early patristic texts of St Basil the Great on social justice.

This book with Fr Paul's introduction and notes has just been released by St. Vladimir's Seminary Press. Details below:

New Release From St. Vladimir's Seminary Press

The Popular Patristic series - Book 38

On Social Justice - St Basil the Great

Translation and Introduction by C. Paul Schroeder

St Basil’s homilies on the subject of wealth and poverty, although delivered in the fourth century, remain utterly fresh and contemporary. Whether you possess great wealth or have modest means, at the heart of St Basil’s message stands the maxim: Simplify your life, so you have something to share with others. While some patristic texts relate to obscure and highly philosophical questions, St Basil’s teachings on social issues are immediately understood and applicable. At a time when vast income disparity and overuse of limited environmental resources are becoming matters of increasing concern, St Basil’s message is more relevant now than ever before.

There is no way to describe the power, simplicity, wisdom, and freedom of his words…you will think they were written yesterday—not 1600 years ago! … precisely he describes our modern struggle with material wealth, our responsibility to our fellow man, and how to live a life in balance. —Gregory P. Yova

ISBN 9780881410532
 
112 pages Price: US $14.00

To read an excerpt and see the table of Contents, please click on this link.

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Nina Chapman
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St. Vladimir's Seminary Press
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Yonkers, NY 10707
ninac@svots.edu
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 [On Social Justice - St Basil the Great]

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