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The Appian Way Press translates and revises works of ancient Christian authors into modern English using Machine Translation techniques. Kindle / Audio / Paperback for most titles.

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All Books - Appian Way Press
Complete catalog of 29 classic Greek Christian works translated to modern English.
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Remember when we said that we'd work on Augustine next?

Augustine's City of God is now available in two volumes. A revision of the NPNF edition, geared toward the modern reader. More to come.

Kindle / Audio / Paperback / Hardcover

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Augustine's City of God — Book Series
Augustine's City of God — 2 books in this series. Ancient Christian works translated to modern English.
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January 6, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Not sure why, but the paperback took its sweet time in becoming available. But it's there now, so take a peek: appianwaypress.com/books/justin...

The paperback also includes "To the Reader", newly translated from the Latin of the PG vol 6 introductory material.
January 2, 2026 at 8:21 PM
What better way to start the year than with an update (and retrospective)? #EarlyChristianity
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Appian Way Press: An Update
First, some sites: Appian Way Press website. This is essentially a catalog of the available titles Appian Way Press has produced. These are either new translations from the Greek, or modernizations…
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January 1, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Squeezed one more into 2025: _The Works of Justin Martyr: A Modern Translation_. Includes Discourse to the Greeks (both), First and Second Apology, On Monarchy, Dialogue with Trypho. Based on Patrologia Graeca vol 6. Kindle & Audio; paperback forthcoming.

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The Works of Justin Martyr: A Modern Translation by Justin Martyr
Justin Martyr (c. 100–165) was among the earliest Christian authors to engage directly and systematically with Greco-Roman philosophy, Jewish interpretation of Scripture, and Roman political authority...
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December 31, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Interested in an English translation of the preface to Patrologia Graeca volume 6? Download the 200+ page word doc from my site.

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The Preface to Patrologia Graeca vol 6 (Justin Martyr, Tatian, Athenagoras, Theophilus of Antioch, and Hermias)
I’m doing some work with the text of Justin Martyr’s writings as found in Patrologia Graeca volume 6. Other authors are in volume six as well (Tatian, Athenagoras, Theophilus of Antioch…
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December 30, 2025 at 1:02 AM
What's next up our sleeves?

Going to work on a translation of the works of Justin Martyr from the Greek based on the Patrologia Graeca edition (vol 6), as well as a translation of the relevant Latin introductory material of that volume. It might be a bit.
December 21, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Pair it with the Pseudo-Clementine "Homilies": appianwaypress.com/series/pseud...
Pseudo-Clementine Writings — Book Series
Pseudo-Clementine Writings — 2 books in this series. Ancient Christian works translated to modern English.
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December 20, 2025 at 3:19 AM
We released a modernization of Pseudo-Clement's "Recognitions". Only Kindle & Audio right now, but the paperback should be available soon as well. appianwaypress.com/books/pseudo...

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The Recognitions: ʼΑναγνώσεις by (Pseudo-)Clement
<cite>The Recognitions</cite> is one of the most fascinating and influential works of early Christian literature, blending theology, philosophy, and narrative into a vivid account of conversion and in...
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December 20, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Here it is, _The Divine Institutes_ along with several other writings from Lactantius, modernized and readable for your enjoyment.

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December 18, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Coming next: The Writings of Lactantius: The Divine Institutes and Other Treatises.

Kindle, Audio, Paperback, and Hardcover.

Will post when it's up (probably Dec. 18).

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December 17, 2025 at 5:39 PM
New: The Writings of Cyprian: Letters and Treatises. This is a modernized edition of the writings of Cyprian of Carthage as found in ANF vol 5. Kindle / Audio / Paperback / Hardcover.

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The Writings of Cyprian: Letters and Treatises by Cyprian of Carthage
Cyprian of Carthage (d. 258) served as bishop during sustained imperial persecution and internal ecclesial crisis. His letters reveal a pastor navigating disputes over discipline, authority, and recon...
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December 10, 2025 at 2:15 AM
If anyone out there is wondering, next up are the Letters & Treatises of Cyprian. Not sure exactly on the timing.
December 7, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The paperback is now available for _The Refutation of All Heresies_. appianwaypress.com/books/hippol...
December 7, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Next up: Hippolytus' "The Refutation of All Heresies". Many attribute it to an unknown Roman instead of Hippolytus, but it seemed best to attach his name to it with a note in the preface about disputed authorship. Kindle, Audio available. Paperback in the pipeline.
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The Refutation of All Heresies by Hippolytus of Rome
One of the most ambitious polemical works of the early third century, examining the philosophical and religious origins of Christian error and defending apostolic teaching. The Refutation of All Heres...
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December 7, 2025 at 6:44 AM
The entire series (link above) is a modernization of Tertullian's work as found in the Ante Nicene Fathers volume 3.
December 5, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Hey, everybody. Writings of Tertullian Volume 3 ("Other Writings"), a modernized edition of many of Tertullian's writings, is now available. Kindle, audio, paperback, and hardcover. #EarlyChristianity
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December 5, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Volume 2 in the Writings of Tertullian series (with modernized editions) is up: appianwaypress.com/series/writi... Kindle, audio, paperback, and hardcover.

Volume 3 is in the works. #EarlyChristianity
Writings of Tertullian — Book Series
Writings of Tertullian — 2 books in this series. Ancient Christian works translated to modern English.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Current status
November 30, 2025 at 6:16 PM
I suppose our only #BlackFriday deal is this edition of Origen's On First Principles that we just pushed through the pipes. Available in paperback, Kindle, and audio.

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On First Principles: de Principiis by Origen of Alexandria
Composed in the early third century, On First Principles represents a turning point in Christian intellectual history. Origen seeks not merely to defend the faith, but to explain its inner logic—how t...
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November 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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For any lovers of Aeschylus in Greek, we are looking for people to evaluate literal translations and glosses produced by Gemini 3. The data is here: github.com/gregorycrane...
GRC_misc/aesch/AeschTBTrans at main · gregorycrane/GRC_misc
Contribute to gregorycrane/GRC_misc development by creating an account on GitHub.
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November 27, 2025 at 7:02 PM
We don't have any #BlackFriday sales, but every audio edition we've got can be purchased with Audible credits. So if you've got a few credits to burn, why not try listening to some Eusebius? Or Philo, or Josephus? Or Clement of Alexandria? Or Chrysostom? appianwaypress.com
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Appian Way Press — Modern translations of ancient Christian works
Discover modern English translations of early Christian works using machine learning and translation technology. 36 books available.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:46 PM
What's next? Probably some Origen.
November 26, 2025 at 3:54 AM
We released our volume of Chrysostom's homilies on the Pastoral Epistles and Philemon earlier this week. That completes our eleven volume series on the sermons of Chrysostom. appianwaypress.com/books/chryso...
Homilies of Saint John Chrysostom: Pastoral Epistles and Philemon by Saint John Chrysostom
Preached to congregations familiar with the demands and challenges of ministry, these homilies bring Paul’s practical wisdom into sharp focus. Chrysostom addresses leadership, discipline, moral charac...
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November 26, 2025 at 3:54 AM
There are ten available volumes in the series; we are working on one more volume (Pastorals & Philemon) to complete the set that should be available in the next few days.
Series: appianwaypress.com/series/homil...
Homilies of Saint John Chrysostom — Book Series
Homilies of Saint John Chrysostom — 10 books in this series. Ancient Christian works translated to modern English.
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November 23, 2025 at 8:14 PM