An Introduction to the Christian Orthodox Churches (Introduction to Religion) (Volume 0)

Binns, John

ISBN 10: 0521667380 / ISBN 13: 9780521667388

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2002

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction to the Christian Orthodox Churches (Introduction to Religion) (Volume 0)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521667380
• ISBN 13: 9780521667388
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: very_good

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Synopsis

This introduction describes the life of the Orthodox Churches of the Christian East from the accession of the Emperor Constantine in 312 up to the year 2000. It discusses the distinctive Orthodox approaches to the themes of liturgy, theology, monastic life and spirituality, iconography, popular religion, mission, politics and the schism between East and West. The final chapter examines the response of the Churches to the new freedom following the collapse of communism and the prospects for the future.

Book Description

This clear and accessible introduction describes the life of the Orthodox Churches of the Christian East from the accession of the Emperor Constantine in 312 up to the year 2000. The distinctive Orthodox approaches to the themes of liturgy, theology, monastic life and spirituality, iconography, popular religion, mission, politics and the schism between East and West are disc ussed in turn. A final chapter examines the response of the Churches to the new freedom following the collapse of communism and the prospects for the future.