The Orthodox Church: An Introduction to Its History, Doctrine, and Spiritual Culture - Couverture souple

McGuckin, John Anthony

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1444337319 ISBN 13 : 9781444337310

Editeur : Wiley-Blackwell, 2010

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A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

"As a handbook for what would be considered the traditionalOrthodox position on matters of Christian belief, thought, andpraxis, it is reliable, with relatively few omissions, and wellwritten." ( CHURCH HISTORY, June 2009)

The volume′s detailed, comprehensive treatment will requireand repay a careful reading. Summing Up: Essential. ( Choice, April 2009)

Throughout he writes with passion, deep sensitivity, and awonderful evocative clarity. (Logos, May 2009)

"[The book] will help the Orthodox to a deeper understanding ofthe riches of their faith and will introduce the non–Orthodox tofresh ways of thinking about their faith, and both to a renewedengagement with the life of the church." (EcclesiasticalHistory, April 2009)

"McGuckin′s hope that his book may contribute to the dialoguebetween East and West deserves to be realised." (ChurchTimes, October 2008)

 

Quatrième de couverture :

A comprehensive study of Eastern Orthodoxy its historicaldevelopment and theology The Orthodox Church is alsoan engaging assessment of Orthodoxy s political role intoday s secularized Western world. By tracingOrthodoxy s roots in Christian antiquity, and the formationof its biblical, doctrinal, and spiritual culture, the bookexplores and explains the riches of Eastern Christian traditions.Scholarly, timely, and always thought–provoking, The OrthodoxChurch provides Orthodoxy with the long–awaited voice to engagein a meaningful dialogue with contemporary Western culture.

Written by one of the leading Orthodox theologians in theEnglish–speaking world, The Orthodox Church: AnIntroduction to its History, Doctrine, and Spiritual Culturewill unlock the deep mysteries of Eastern Christianity toWesterners.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Wiley-Blackwell
• Date d'édition: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1444337319
• ISBN 13: 9781444337310
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 480