| Description |
117 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Contents |
1. Historical outlines -- Origins -- Differentiation -- Estrangement -- Schism -- 2. The Byzantine theological view -- Gospel, culture and byzantium -- Trinity and incarnation -- The mystery of the church -- The bishop in the church -- Holy tradition -- The Laos, People of God -- 3. The sacramental mysteries -- An approach to the Sacraments -- Eucharist -- Marriage -- Penance -- Fast and feast -- 4. Tradition in life -- Earth made Heaven -- The Worshipper in the church -- Monasticism -- Icons -- The Jesus Prayer -- 5. Eastern Christianity, today and tomorrow -- The Orthodox Church today -- 6. Eastern rite Catholics -- 7. Toward reunion -- 8. Beginning to understand -- Conclusion -- Appendixes -- 1. Genealogy of the Christian liturgies -- 2. Further reading |
| Summary |
This book explores Eastern Orthodox Christianity both as a serious study and in a manner accessible to the widest range of readership. ... [from back cover] |
| Analysis |
Byzantine Empire - Civilization |
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Orthodox Eastern Church - History |
| Notes |
For secondary school students |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Subject |
Orthodox Eastern Church -- History.
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Orthodox Eastern Church.
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Eastern churches.
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| SUBJECT |
Byzantium -- Civilization.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85018476
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| LC no. |
88022894 |
| ISBN |
0855741481 (paperback) |
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