Eastern Orthodoxy Through Western Eyes
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Published: November 2002
Language: eng
Number of pages: 216
ISBN-13: 9780664224974
First sentence: Western Christians who walk into an Eastern Orthodox church building for the first time recognize the dramatic difference between the visible forms by which Eastern and Western Christianity express themselves.
Description: In the last decade, Eastern Orthodoxy has moved from being virtually unknown to Western Christians to being a significant presence on the religious scene in North America and Great Britain. In light of Orthodoxy's growing presence, this book will introduce Western Christians to the Eastern Orthodox vision of the Christian life by examining Orthodox theology and worship and will also alert readers to the cultural and historical factors that shape any interpretation of the Christian faith.