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This book is a general account of the doctrine, worship and life of Orthodox Christians. It raises the basic issues of theology: God as hidden yet revealed; the problem of evil; the nature of salvation; the meaning of faith; prayer; death and what lies beyond. Throughout the book, Bishop Kallistos Ware shows the meaning of Orthodox doctrine for the life of the individual Christian. Doctrinal issues are seen not as abstract propositions for theological debate but as affecting the whole of life. --From publisher's description.
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St Vladimirs Seminary Pr (1995), Edition: Rev Sub, 164 pages
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LibraryThing member PollyMoore3
Western Christianity is incomplete without its other half, the Eastern. My faith made more sense when I began, some years ago, to learn a little about Orthodoxy. Celtic Christian spirituality is very similar, and when I asked an Orthodox priest about this, he said "They are the same". They do not
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have St Augustine's doctrine of original sin, and there is a more profound reverence for God's creation. They say "Have peace in your soul, and thousands around you will be saved". I think I have experienced the truth of that, in a small way. Show Less
LibraryThing member Arctic-Stranger
The thing I like about the Orthodox is that they do not split theology from spirituality, and Ware is one of the best and clearest writers in this tradition. To learn about God is secondary to knowing God.
LibraryThing member SileoIHS
One of the best books on the Trinity that I have ever read.