Books by Richard Valantasis

Richard Valantasis is uniquely equipped to write this book. Raised and immersed in the Greek Orthodox tradition, he's been an Episcopal priest for 30 years. In addition to his activities as parish priest and spiritual director, he is Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins at Iliff School of Theology. He is the author of Spiritual Guides of the Third Century and The Gospel of Thomas, and editor of Religions in Late Antiquity in Practice and Asceticism (with Vincent Wimbush).