On the Soul and the Resurrection (De Anima et Resurrectione)

A dialogue with his sister Macrina on the immortality of the soul, resurrection, and Christian hope.

Models the Christian approach to death and eternal life.

The Life of Moses (Vita Moysis)

A spiritual allegory using the life of Moses as a paradigm of the soul’s ascent to God.

Teaches that true perfection is endless growth in holiness.

Against Eunomius (Contra Eunomium)

A major theological treatise defending Nicene orthodoxy against Eunomius, an Arian leader.

Emphasizes the incomprehensibility of God’s essence.

The Great Catechism (Oratio Catechetica Magna)

A systematic presentation of the Christian faith for instruction and catechesis.

Discusses the Trinity, incarnation, redemption, and universal restoration.

Homilies on the Song of Songs

Mystical interpretations of the Song of Solomon.

Develops themes of divine love, union with God, and the soul’s transformation.

Homilies on the Lord’s Prayer and the Beatitudes

Pastoral sermons providing practical teaching on prayer and the Christian life.

On the Making of Man (De Hominis Opificio)

Explains humanity’s creation in the image of God.

Anticipates modern theological anthropology and human dignity.

Against Apollinarius

Refutes Apollinarian heresy, which denied the full humanity of Christ.

Defends the complete incarnation: Christ fully God and fully man.

On the Holy Spirit (Adversus Macedonianos / On Not Three Gods)

Clarifies the divinity of the Holy Spirit against those who denied His full equality.

✨ The Holy Bible

The ultimate authority in faith and life.
Evangelical Anglicans emphasize reading, preaching, and applying Scripture faithfully.
(2 Timothy 3:16–17)

📜 The Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion (1563)

Historic statements of Anglican doctrine.
Summarizes Reformation teachings on salvation, Scripture, the sacraments, and the Church. Focused on biblical and evangelical truths.

🙏 The Book of Common Prayer (1662 & modern revisions)

Guides worship, prayer, and sacraments.
Includes Scripture readings, creeds, prayers, and liturgies that shape Evangelical Anglican devotion.

✝️ The Apostles’ Creed & Nicene Creed

Concise summaries of historic Christian faith.
Affirm the Trinity, Christ’s incarnation, death, resurrection, and lordship. Used regularly in teaching and worship.

📖 Reformation and Evangelical Writings

Teachings from Anglican Reformers.
Selected works of Thomas Cranmer, John Jewel, and others clarify doctrine and inspire personal devotion.

Classic writings by key figures of the English Reformation, used by Evangelical Anglicans to understand and live out biblical faith:

1. Thomas Cranmer (1489–1556)

Key Works:

The Book of Common Prayer (1549, 1552): Liturgies, prayers, and services for worship, still central in Anglican practice.

The Thirty-Nine Articles: Cranmer helped draft the theological foundations of Anglicanism.

Impact: Clarified Reformed doctrine for worship and instruction, emphasizing Scripture, grace, and Christ-centered faith.

2. John Jewel (1522–1571)

Key Works:

Apology of the Church of England (1562): Defends the Church of England against Roman Catholic criticisms.

Various sermons and letters defending Reformation principles.

Impact: Reinforced Scripture-based theology and the evangelical convictions of the Anglican Church.

3. Others (Selected Reformers)

Richard Hooker (1554–1600): Of the Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity—systematic theology and ethics, balancing Scripture, tradition, and reason.

Miles Coverdale (1488–1569): First complete English Bible translation under royal authority.

William Perkins (1558–1602): Writings on sanctification, preaching, and practical Christian living.

In short: These writings clarify doctrine, defend Scripture, and guide personal devotion, forming the historical and theological backbone of Evangelical Anglican identity.

🕊️ Pastoral and Theological Guides

Modern Evangelical Anglican resources.
Catechisms, preaching guides, and devotional literature that teach Scripture faithfully in the Anglican tradition.