Orthodox Christianity: The Basics

1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-032-55977-3
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 294 Seiten, Format (B × H): 129 mm x 198 mm, Gewicht: 453 g

Reihe: The Basics

Resplendent icons, brilliant vestments, fragrant incense, and sonorous chants – the sights and sounds of the Orthodox Church have captured the imagination of people for centuries. Orthodox Christianity: The Basics is a compelling introduction to Orthodoxy’s origins in the apostolic era, historical development, doctrines, spiritual and liturgical practices, and the social challenges of the twenty-first century. Topics covered include:

- Alexandria, Antioch, and the apostolic age

- Christology, Pneumatology, and Life and Death Orthodox Spirituality

- The Liturgical Tradition

- Orthodox Ecclesiology

- Orthodoxy and Culture Wars

With suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter, along with a glossary, Orthodox Christianity: The Basics is the ideal starting point for those exploring Christianity, Orthodox Christianity, Church History, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Theology.

Zielgruppe

General, Undergraduate Advanced, and Undergraduate Core

Autoren/Hrsg.

Denysenko, Nicholas

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Christliche Kirchen, Konfessionen, Denominationen Östliche & Orientalische Orthodoxe Kirchen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction 1. Origins: Alexandria, Antioch, the Apostolic Age 2. History 3. Orthodox Theology: Christology, Pneumatology, Life and Death 4. Conceptualizing Orthodox Spirituality 5. Mysteries in Orthodoxy 6. Orthodoxy’s Liturgical Heritage 7. Orthodox Ecclesiology: Communities, Leaders, People 8. Orthodoxy in the Twenty-First Century Conclusion

Über Autor(innen)

Nicholas Denysenko is Emil and Elfriede Jochum Professor and Chair, Valparaiso University, USA.