The forgotten faith
Subtitle: ancient insights for contemporary believers from Eastern Christianity
By: Philip LeMasters
Publisher: Cascade Books
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Eugene, Oregon
Language: eng
Number of pages: 152
ISBN-13: 9781620328675
Subjects: Doctrines; Spirituality; Orthodox Eastern Church; Orthodox Eastern converts; Biography
Description: There's more to Eastern Christianity than ethnic food bazaars, enclaves of immigrants, and clergy with beards. The mystical theology, spiritual disciplines, and rich liturgical worship of the Orthodox Church provide sustenance for anyone seeking resources for growth in the Christian life. Ancient teachings and practices persist in Eastern Christianity that hold together much of what Catholics and Protestants have separated. Believers of all stripes increasingly resonate with Orthodoxy's healthy synthesis of prayer, doctrine, liturgy, asceticism, and call to holiness in all areas of life. This ancient faith speaks with refreshing clarity to contemporary Christians who want to learn from a living tradition that is too little known in Western culture. This volume presents profound insights that will enrich, challenge, and inspire readers of all backgrounds. It invites everyone to encounter a spiritual tradition that is ancient, contemporary, and fascinatingly different.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 149-152).
Table of contents: title: Introduction: How I got here in the first place; title: The burning bush: God is who He is; title: Salvation, sex, and food; title: Mary: don't be afraid!; title: Football, liturgical worship, and real life; title: Fools, monks, and martyrs; title: Constantine and the culture wars; title: Conclusion: a final thought.