The Orthodox Christian World
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Routledge
Published: October 1, 2009
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 585
ISBN-13: 9780415455169
Subjects: Religion / General; General; Religion
Description: "Over the last century unprecedented numbers of Christians from traditionally Orthodox societies migrated around the world. Once seen as an ‘oriental’ or ‘eastern’ phenomenon, Orthodox Christianity is now much more widely dispersed, and in many parts of the modern world one need not go far to find an Orthodox community at worship. This collection offers a compelling overview of the Orthodox world, covering the main regional traditions of Orthodox Christianity and the ways in which they have become global. The contributors are drawn from the Orthodox community worldwide and explore a rich selection of key figures and themes."--P. [4] of cover.