C. J. S. Hayward (Books)

C. J. S. Hayward Books

C.J.S. Hayward is an author deeply engaged with Orthodox Christian thought. His academic background is a unique blend, holding master's degrees that bridge mathematics and computers with theology and philosophy from prestigious institutions. He is currently on a quest to discern what he holds to be most important, driven by a profound desire to become a monk on Mount Athos in Greece. To realize this calling, he is undertaking efforts to raise funds for his pilgrimage.

The Seraphinians: "Blessed Seraphim Rose" and His Axe-Wielding Western Converts

220 pages
8 hours of reading

Focusing on the issue of behavior among Protestant converts to Orthodoxy, the author critiques the militant following of Fr. Seraphim of Platina, who have actively sought to suppress positive feedback about his work. This book serves as a documentation of the problematic attitudes and actions of these converts, often referred to as "convertitis," while providing a preliminary analysis of their fundamentalist tendencies. It includes extended quotations, potentially from notable figures like St. Seraphim, to enrich the discussion.