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Publication
Penguin Books (1993), Edition: 2nd, 368 pages
Description
'Orthodoxy claims to be universal . . .' Since its first publication fifty years ago, Timothy Ware's book has become established throughout the English-speaking world as the standard introduction to the Orthodox Church. Orthodoxy continues to be a subject of enormous interest among western Christians, and the author believes that an understanding of its standpoint is necessary before the Roman Catholic and Protestant Churches can be reunited. In this revised and updated edition he explains the Orthodox views on such widely ranging matters as Ecumenical Councils, Sacraments, Free Will, Purgatory, the Papacy and the relation between the different Orthodox Churches.
User reviews
LibraryThing member stillatim
Great overview of the Orthodox churches; there's not much to complain about. I would've liked a bit more theology, but you can't have everything. To my surprise, the twentieth century history bits were my favorites- what could easily have devolved into an 'oh how we were oppressed by evil
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communists' rant was very balanced and insightful. It's odd that someone with such a firm grasp on history can still claim that the Orthodox church practices Christianity as is was practiced during the age of the great councils, but no doubt there's a way to finesse the somewhat obvious differences between the national (dare I say nationalist?) churches of the present and the ideas of primitive Christianity. Show Less
LibraryThing member rft183
The book begins by giving a lot of fascinating history of the Orthodox Church. To me, as a western Christian, it makes a lot of sense to start with the history because it helps explain the eastern mindset a bit.. especially since the eastern church hasn't had the same controversies that helped form
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the western church. The book finishes up by briefly explaining how the Orthodox Church worships, sacramental and practical. Show Less
LibraryThing member timspalding
Essentialy book for anyone considering joining the Orthodox church. He is inclined to look on the "bright" side of certain issues, like ecumenical relations.
LibraryThing member davidpwithun
A little bit dated now, but still the standard and best introduction to the Orthodox Church for English-speakers. I hope Metropolitan Kallistos issues a third edition of the book.
LibraryThing member vanjr
This is a paperback book that gives a basic background, history and summary of The Orthodox church. It is useful for Christians to understand a branch of Christianity (although they would say "the main and only trunk) and is useful for those studying Russian or Greek history or a number of other
I am not interested in offering rebuttal to the material.
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smaller areas to understand a dominant religion and sometimes a state religion.I am not interested in offering rebuttal to the material.
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Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1963
Physical description
368 p.; 7.75 inches
ISBN
0140146563 / 9780140146561
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