Welcome to the Orthodox Church: An Introduction to Eastern Christianity
- ISBN-10
- 1557259216
- ISBN-13
- 9781557259219
- Category
- Religion
- Pages
- 384
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2015
- Publisher
- Paraclete Press (MA)
- Author
- Frederica Mathewes-Green
Description
There are other introductory books about Orthodoxy, but they are all somewhat academic. This one comprehensively covers the history, theology, and practice without talking over your head. Mathewes-Green takes the original approach of bringing you into a typical church for a series of visits. That is how Christians learned the faith for most of history, by coming into a community and keeping their eyes and ears open. Designed primarily for newcomers to come to understand Orthodoxy and Orthodox Christians, this guide to the faith is also a non-threatening and accessible introduction to people already “in the pews.” Inviting rather than argumentative, Orthodox Christians will be giving this to their friends.
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