The Orthodox Church

von John Anthony Mcguckin

474 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

- This important work offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date account of the Orthodox Church available, providing a detailed account of its historical development, as well as exploring Orthodox theology and culture - Written by one of the leading Orthodox historians and theologians in the English-speaking world - Offers an in-depth engagement with the issues surrounding Orthodoxy's relationship to the modern world, including political, cultural and ethical debates - Considers the belief tradition, spirituality, liturgical diversity, and Biblical heritage of the Eastern Churches; their endurance of oppressions and totalitarianisms; and their contemporary need to rediscover their voice and confidence in a new world-order - Recipient of a CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title for 2009 award

• Reihe: Wiley-Blackwell
• ISBN: 9781444337310
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 26.11.2010
• Größe: 254 x 178 mm
• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons