E-Books →Orthodox Christianity The Basics

Resplendent icons, brilliant vestments, fragrant incense, and sonorous chants - the sights and sounds of the Orthodox Church have captured the imagination of people for centuries. Orthodox Christianity: The Basics is a compelling introduction to Orthodoxy's origins in the apostolic era, historical development, doctrines, spiritual and liturgical practices, and the social challenges of the twenty-first century. Topics covered include:
Alexandria, Antioch, and the apostolic age
Christology, Pneumatology, and Life and Death Orthodox Spirituality
The Liturgical Tradition
Orthodox Ecclesiology
Orthodoxy and Culture Wars
With suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter, along with a glossary, Orthodox Christianity: The Basics is the ideal starting point for those exploring Christianity, Orthodox Christianity, Church History, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Theology.