The AIC Bookstore library is now complete in twenty-two volumes. These teaching materials are offered solely through Fr. Ron’s Amazon Author Central page https://amazon.com/author/ronald-e-shibley. With printing price increases by our printer, some book prices have been increased with the 2024 editions, especially for the 8.5″ x 8.5″ books printed in color. All the books are expected to be available by the middle of December 2023. Books are 0ffered in three categories: Christian Education Studies; the Prayers Collections; and Other Publications. All book royalities are contributed to the AIC. Some items are still in the review process and may not be available for sale.
Christian Education Studies - New Testament Series
There are six volumes in the New Testament series. Each is printed with color paperback cover and premium white paper pages in 8.5″ x 8.5″ format. Each volume includes historic art integrated into Scripture text (using New King James Version) with Commentary, Special Text Boxes for key words, phrases or concepts, Bibliography and an expanded Sources of Illustrations section cross-referenced to illustration number.
The Gospel of Matthew: Annotated & Illustrated offers 21st C. readers a fresh look at the first Gospel. The illuminations include 14 images of Matthew from the 8th C. to the 15th C.; the Visit of the Wise Men on facing pages; miraculous events, including healing the Leper, the Centurion’s Servant, Peter’s Mother-in-Law and the Man with a Withered Hand; the driving out of evil spirits; the Feeding of the 5,000; Walking on the Sea and Calming the Seas; the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord’s Prayer and the Olivet Discourse on Maundy Thursday; the unique accounts of Peter paying the Temple tax with a coin from a fish and the death of Judas Iscariot. One hundred seventeen illustrations. 278 pages. $65.00 ISBN: 9798450638171.
The Gospel of Mark: Annotated & Illustrated includes the full NKJV text plus fifteen images of Mark, including a rarely-seen illumination from the Codex Wittekindeus, produced at Fulda, Germany in the late 9th C., an 11th C. mosaic of the Healing of Peter’s Mother-in-Law from Constantinople (Istanbul), four colorful drawings from the Holkam Bible Picture Book, made at London in the 14th C., a two facing-page illuminations, the Disciples Getting the Donkey and Its Colt/the Entry into Jerusalem and The Three Women at the Empty Tomb/the Angel at the Empty Tomb from the Pericope Book of Henry II (circa 1007-1012) and closing with the Ascension from the Codex Aureus of Echternach. Eighty-six illustrations. 190 pages. $49.00. ISBN: 9788723048454.
The Gospel of Luke: Annotated & Illustrated offers an inspiring and colorful learning experience for 21st C. readers and a valuable resource for every Christian’s personal library. The full New King James Version text of the Gospel of Luke is interlaced with commentary based on the Western and Eastern Church traditions. Once the exclusive province of bishops, clergy and royalty, the images in this book represent some of the finest Christian art ever produced, including mosaics, frescoes, icons, illuminated Bibles, engravings, and watercolors from the 5th through the 19th C., plus stained glass windows from the 19th and 20th C. One hundred and eleven illustrations. 276 pages. $65.00. ISBN 9798594481015
The Gospel of John: Annotated & Illustrated brings the remarkable Gospel of John to life in the modern world with illustrations from a 5th C. mosaic to a 20th C. stained glass window. Curated from the world’s libraries and private collections, the illustrations give readers a glimpse into how the Gospel of John was taught to generations of readers and scholars. The book gives readers in the 21st C. access to the lost art of illuminations in egg tempera and gold or silver on parchment plus other media, including icons, mosaics, watercolors, etchings and engravings from the artistic traditions of the Western and Eastern Church. Ninety-six illustrations. 202 pages. $55.00. ISBN: 9798650526865
The first fully-illustrated edition of The Acts of the Apostles, Luke’s unique account of the growth of the Church Universal in the decades after the Ascension. The complete text of Luke 1 and 2 and Matthew 2, using the New King James Version (NKJV) is followed by Commentary and illustrations from the 9th to the 21st C. Printed in paperback on coated white paper with full color cover and illustrations, the book includes 78 high-resolution illustrations, including two maps; three appendices: Angels in The Acts of the Apostles, The Holy Spirit in The Acts of the Apostles, and a Glossary of the names of all persons, places and geographical features mentioned in the text. 226 pages. $49.00. ISBN: 9798450495316.
A unique verse-by-verse commentary on Revelation with fifty-one full-color illustrations from the Bamberg Apocalypse, an early 11th Century illuminated manuscript of Revelation. Throughout the book the focus is on St. John’s extensive knowledge of and allusions to Old Testament and New Testament sources and other traditions of the late Hebrew and 1st Century A.D. eras. Includes a Brief History of Revelation and a Primer on Numerology in Revelation. In addition to the full text and commentary, nineteen text boxes explain frequently-used technical and other terms and phrases found in Revelation. The Companion Video series, presented in 28 episodes, is linked from the Bible Study page. Fifty-two illustrations. 220 pages. $49.95. ISBN: 9781523894291
Christian Education Studies – Old Testament Series
There are three volumes in the New Testament series. The Prayer Book Psalter: History, Text & Commentary is printed with color cover and black and white interior pages in 5.5″ x 8.5: format. The remaining two volumes are printed with color paperback cover and premium white paper pages in 8.5″ x 8.5″ format with historic art integrated into Scripture text (using New King James Version) with Commentary, Special Text Boxes for key words, phrases or concepts, Bibliography and an expanded Sources of Illustrations section cross-referenced to illustration number.
This handy reference guide to the Book of Psalms was written for either a lay person or a clergyman seeking knowledge of the Book of Psalms, how it came to be included in the English prayer books, and how each Psalm is used in the 1928 Book of Common Prayer. The book can also be used as a quick reference by clergymen preparing a homily with a reference to any specific Psalm. Includes the text of each of the 150 Psalms using the 1928 B.C.P. text followed by Commentary on each from the Anglican, Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and Protestant perspectives, with strong emphasis on Anglican Christian Spirituality. Also includes detailed listing (Morning Prayer; Evening Prayer; Other) of every usage of each Psalm in the 1928 Book of Common Prayer, including the Lectionary. The Glossary includes an alphabetical index of every person and place named in the Psalter, with each entry cross-referenced to Psalm and verse number and a map of Palestine in 1020 B.C. Six illustrations. 384 pages. $35.00. ISBN: 9781497336117
Inspired by one of the most remarkable illuminated books of the Psalms ever produced, the Stuttgart Psalter, this unique presentation captures the artistic and religious spirit of the Church before the Renaissance and the “Age of Reason.” Only one copy of the Stuttgart Psalter, produced at the Scriptorium, Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris, circa 820 A.D., is known today. It was purchased in 1787 A.D. by Charles Eugene, Duke of Württemberg, and is now held at the Württembergische Landesbibliothek, Stuttgart, Germany. The library generously provided the high-resolution images used in this volume. The Book of Psalms is known as “Christ’s prayer book” owing to His frequent citations of it. The author searched dozens of online resources and print sources for illustrated Psalters and other liturgical books with the same strong sense of Christology, or the study of Christ in the Psalms. From the 316 illuminations in the Stuttgart Psalter, 165 were selected. Forty-nine images are from other Psalters produced from the 10th to the 17th C. The sources include the Psalter of Henry VIII, with Henry’s marginal notations in Latin; the Psalter of Eleanor of Aquitaine, the wealthiest woman in Europe at the time and wife of English King Henry II; and the Psalter of Maria of Burgundy, future wife of Emperor Maximillian I. Each illumination includes an explanation of the Psalm and verse being illustrated.
The Psalm text is from the 1928 Book of Common Prayer (1943 American Edition) set in Luminari, an Apple type face chosen for its compatability with the Carolingian script in the Stuttgart Psalter. Illuminated scrolls behind the initial capitals were designed for this book by Corinne M. Shibley. Two hundred fourteen illustrations. 8.5” x 8.5” format. 452 pages. $85.00. ISBN: 9798369888568.
A study of the works of the twelve Major and Minor Prophets, including commentary on the traditional understanding of authorship, date of composition, intended audience, plus major themes of each book and selected quotations from each. Illustrations include historic art and documents from the Western and Eastern Church traditions from the 3rd through the 21st Century, including icons, mosaics, frescoes, sculpture, paintings and engravings. Also includes the five parts of the Septuagint version of Daniel not included in the King James Version: Prayer of Azariah, Song of the Three Children, Susanna, Bel and the Dragon, and Daniel and Habakkuk in the Lion’s Den. Thirteen text boxes illuminate key words and phrases and how the writings of the prophets are used in Christian liturgies, with special focus on Anglican usage. Sixty-three illustrations. 8.5” x 8.5” format. 144 pages. $35.00. ISBN: 9781540577153.
Christian Education Studies – Seasonal Series
There are two volumes in the Seasonal Series, cach printed with color paperback cover and premium white paper pages in 8.5″ x 8.5″ format. Each volume includes historic art integrated into Scripture text (using New King James Version) with Commentary, Special Text Boxes for key words, phrases or concepts, Bibliography and an expanded Sources of Illustrations section cross-referenced to illustration number.
In this seasonal volume readers will find the complete text of the unique Nativity account of Matthew and the pre-Nativity and Nativity account of Luke illustrated with frescoes, icons, mosaics, paintings. watercolors, stained glass windows and engravings from both the Western and Eastern Church traditions and illuminations from Books of Hours. The content of these examples of Christian art was inspired by the new emphasis on teaching traditional Christian doctrine which began following the coronation of Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor at Rome on Christmas Day, 800 A.D. Also includes the Great “O” Antiphons, a 12th C. celebration of the Incarnation and the English Twelve Days of Christmas tradition; plus discussion of Christmas music and seasonal celebrations. One hundred thirteen illustrations. 8.5” x 8.5” format. 176 pages. $40.00. ISBN: 9798838728814.
In this unique six-part study, readers will glimpse rarely-seen depictions of important events. Part One is focused on the Triduum tradition of the three days from Good Friday to Easter morning, including the Harrowing of Hades with Christ’s descent into Hell/Hades; Part Two on events on Easter morning,
or “the first day of the week,” through the late afternoon of Easter day; Part Three on Christ’s post-Resurrection appearances in the Upper Room and His meal with the Disciples on the Sea of Galilee; Part Four on two final events, the Great Commission and the Ascension; Part Five on Western and Eastern Church music and Psalms with Easter themes. Finally, Part Six is focused on Easter liturgies and celebrations, including seasonal foods. One hundred seventeen illustrations. 8.5” x 8.5” format. 170 pages. $40.00. ISBN: 9798374296204
The Prayers Collections
There are two volumes in the Prayers Collections. Each is printed with color cover and black and white inside pages in 5.5″ x 8.5″ format. Each volume includes an index of sources.
A unique collection of traditional prayers from the 1st through the 20th Century gathered, edited and organized into prayers to the Father, Son, Holy Spirit and Holy Trinity; Morning, Noon and Evening Prayers; Special Prayers, including meal prayers and Marian devotions and, finally, Psalm 1. Each prayer has been adapted for personal use by traditional Christians of all denominations. Sources include the Scripture, liturgical and prayers books, private writings, reflections by faithful Christians, and hymnals in the Anglican, Roman Catholic tradition (including Roman, Ambrosian, Mozarabic, Gallican and Sarum), the Eastern Orthodox tradition (including Greek, Russian, Armenian, Coptic and Syrian Jacobite), and the Maronite Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist and Presbyterian traditions. Several prayers are catenae (Latin, meaning chain) or compositions based on verses from the Psalms. Indexed by category: Saints & Blesseds/Bishops and Archbishops; Prayers and Offices (by Name); Prayers by Origin; Other People & Places; Scriptural Sources. 116 pages. $15.95. ISBN: 9781495984211.
Three of our earliest books in one volume, all offering an antidote to aggressive anti-Christian sentiments in today’s secular world. Part One, Awesome Prayers to Our Awesome God, is a collection of more than 50 prayers adapted from the Old and New Testaments and the writings of the Fathers of the Eastern and Western Churches. Part Two, Little Prayers: Catenae on the Psalms is a collection of three single Psalms, plus over 100 single Psalm catenae (from the Latin, meaning chain, being prayers based on Scripture), and three catenae on multiple Psalms. Part Three, Daily Offices for the Laity, provides modern versions of the ancient “Hours” prayers, or Offices, for First Hour (6 A.M.), Third Hour (9 A.M.), Sixth Hour (Noon) and Ninth Hour (3 P.M.), plus Vespers (5 P.M. or 6 P.M.) and Compline (before bedtime). 152 pages. $19.95. ISBN: 9781497329690.
Other Publications
There are six volumes in the Other Publications series. Two volumes, Paintings on Light: the Stained Glass Windows of St. Joseph’s Villa Chapel and Angels: In Scripture, Art & Christian Tradition are printed with color covers and premium white inside pages in 8.5″ x 8.5″ format. Fr. Ron’s Kitchen Companion is printed in full color in 5.5′ x 8.5″ format. The remaining three books feature color covers with black and white interior pages and are printed in 5.5″ x 8.5″ format.
Angels: In Scripture, Art & Christian Tradition offers plain language explanations of who or what angels are — and what they are not. The illustrations, many rarely-seen, from the 3rd to the 20th C., include icons, mosaics, frescoes, oil paintings, engravings, etchings, statues, enamel figures, and stained glass windows from Western and Southern Europe, England and the United States. Organized into five parts with hundreds of citations from Scripture presented in full context from the canonical Old Testament and New Testament and the Second Canon books of the Old Testament, Part One, Chapter 1 is a Primer on Angels, with emphasis on the traditional understanding of the Nine Orders, or Ranks, of angels. Part Two includes four separate Chapters (2 through 6) on Angels in the Books of Moses, the Histories, the Wisdom Books, the Books of the Prophets and the Apocrypha. Part Three includes four separate Chapters (7 through 10) on Angels in the Gospels, The Acts of the Apostles, the Epistles and Revelation. Part Four features three chapters: Angels in the Anglican Prayer Book Tradition, Other Traditions and in Christian Music. Part Five explores aspects of Angels in Popular Culture, including literature, movies, television, liquor products. Includes complete Bibliography and an annotated list of Sources of Illustrations. One hundred fifty-two illustrations. 242 pages. $65.00. ISBN: 9798856001388. THIS VOLUME STILL IN REVIEW PROCESS. COMPLETION ANTICIPATED BEFORE END OF A.D. 2023.
Paintings on Light: the Stained Glass Windows of St. Joseph’s Villa Chapel offers both a history of St. Joseph’s Villa, Richmond, Va and its Chapel (consecrated November 1931 A.D.), a primer on stained glass windows and the world-renowned firm of Franz Mayer of Munich, Inc, designer and maker of the Chapel’s 46 stained glass windows; and pictures and narrative of 44 windows (only one image of the three identical windows in the Bell Tower). Added features are a commentary on the Sanctuary Murals; the fourteen Stations of the Cross in the Nave and Transepts and the story of the restoration of the Chapel by volunteers from the Anglican parish which worshipped in the Chapel. 8.5” x 8.5” format. Eighty-two illustrations. 104 pages. Bibliography, plus General Index and Scripture Index. $25.00. ISBN: 9781497454354.
Based on an original work first produced in the early 1980s, Fr. Ron’s Kitchen Companion provides anyone, especially those living on a limited income, ways to save money on cooking and learning how to make delicious, restaurant-quality meals at home on a budget. The book features a new cover design with photography by Corinne M. Shibley. Includes Eight Tips for Better Cooking; a Glossary on Herbs, Spices and Other Specialty Ingredients, and a Guide to Sources, offering web addresses and phone numbers for difficult to find ingredients; and a Recipe Index. The revised edition includes nearly 150 recipes, many with several variations, some based on Shibley family traditions and Fr. Ron and Corkie’s trips to Hawaii and other places, plus color illustrations and eleven “tips” boxes intended to help readers purchase the right product for the recipes. 190 pages. $35.00. ISBN: 9781499124309.
This collection offers traditional worship for services not provided for in the 1928 Book of Common Prayer, including (in the order of the Church Calendar) complete texts of a Christmas Eve Suite in Three Parts: “O” Antiphons for Christmas Eve, Midnight Mass for Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, and Midnight Office for Christmas Eve; Maundy Thursday; Good Friday (In the Cross of Christ I Glory); Easter Sunrise; Ascension; Transfiguration. Also included are a modified version of the first Anglican Holy Communion service (1549 B.C.P. made compatible with the language and style of the 1928 B.C.P.); three daily Offices (Morning, Noon and Compline); an Advent Wreath Ceremony, and a Litany for Healing. Five illustrations. 198 pages. $19.95. ISBN: 9781499124781
Other Publications – Books for Parish Worship
This sub-category of Other Publications includes two books which are printed without the AIC logo (except on the spine), the “Other AIC Bookstore Publications” information and the Our Mission statement, included on the back page of all AIC Bookstore Publications. These two volumes are suitable for use in Anglican parishes of any jurisdiction. Both include color paperback covers and are printed with black and white interior pages.
At last, a modern edition of the venerable 1928 Book of Common Prayer suitable for use by local parishes and available at reasonable cost. The Service Book Edition includes the full text (including the rubrics) for the public services: Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, and Holy Communion, plus A Pentitential Office for Ash Wednesday (with Scriptural text for the Imposition of Ashes); the Litany (or General Supplication); plus all the Prayers and Thanksgivings and the selection of Family Prayers from the original edition; and the full text of the Psalms. The Service Book Edition was reset using larger 13 pt type for the reading text with pagination the same as the original edition. Also included are Anglican Chant notations for all the Canticles, based upon originals in the 1940 Hymnal. 298 pages. $15.00. ISBN: 9781539769989. THIS VOLUME IS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE, PENDING TECHNICAL ISSUES.
A collection of hymns, carols, canticles and songs from the 6th through the 20th Century. Offered as a Supplement to venerable 1940 Hymnal, the St. Chrysostom Hymnal includes more carols and hymns for Christmas; more music for Epiphany, Lent and Easter; plus new sections with hymns grouped by songs to the Holy Trinity, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. New sections feature a selection of Opening and Closing Hymns; Hymns of Praise; Hymns to the Church; an expanded selection of Doxologies, including dozens of songs from earlier hymnals produced by the Church of England and the Episcopal Church; plus music from the hymnals of many denominations. Music is indexed by Composer/Author/Translator/Arranger; First Lines; Church season; and by Topic, Tune and Meter. All hymns are theologically-sound; arranged to easily-sung and familiar tunes; and free of the modern trend toward commercial-sounding music. Includes music attributed to some of the most prolific hymn-writers of all time, including St. Ambrose of Milan, Charles Wesley, Martin Luther, and Isaac Watts. 516 pages. $35.00. ISBN: 9781979756082.
Prices cited are as of 12/1/2023. To keep our costs and yours as low as possible, these twenty-two teaching v0lumes are offered solely through Fr. Ron’s Amazon Author Central page https://amazon.com/author/ronald-e-shibley.
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