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Welcome to the Orthodox Church: An Introduction to Eastern Christianity

Welcome to the Orthodox Church: An Introduction to Eastern Christianity

by Frederica Mathewes - Green (Author)

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    Illustrated 2015

    $19.39
Synopsis

There are other introductory books about Orthodoxy. This one comprehensively covers the history, theology, and practice without talking over your head. Mathewes- Green takes the original approach of bringing you into a typical church for a series of visits. That is how Christians learned the faith for most of history, by coming into a community and keeping their eyes and ears open. Designed primarily for newcomers to come to understand Orthodoxy and Orthodox Christians, this guide to the faith is also a non-threatening and accessible introduction to people already in the pews. Inviting rather than argumentative, this is a book Orthodox Christians will be giving to their friends.

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
 Pages: 384
 Edition: Illustrated
 Publisher: Paraclete Press
Published: 01 Apr 2015
ISBN 10: 1557259216
ISBN 13: 9781557259219

Media Reviews
Plenty of books deal with Christian theology in weighty and abstruse ways, but few apply the theology so wholly to the everyday lived realities of life, and in such easily accessible prose, as does Welcome to the Orthodox Church. Take warning, though: if you do read this thoughtful, passionate book, you run the risk of having to take the claims of Orthodox Christianity very seriously indeed. -- Philip Jenkins, Baylor University This excellent book is most valuable because it is more like a friend than a book. It's the voice you hope to hear beside you in church, murmuring explanations and encouragement as you make your journey. I highly recommend it. -- Rev. Dr. Christopher Metropulos, Executive Director, Orthodox Christian Network, MyOCN.net How do you introduce (Eastern) Orthodoxy? Frederica suggests we treat it as a large, and muchloved, family house. She takes us round it, showing us all the rooms and what goes on in them... There is lots of information, and she deals directly with problems to be encountered. This is a wonderful book. -- The Very Revd Archpriest Andrew Louth, Durham University, author of Introducing Eastern Orthodox Theology
Author Bio
Frederica Mathewes-Green writes mostly about the Eastern Orthodox Church. She and her family converted in 1993, and her husband, Fr. Gregory, is a pastor of the church they founded near Baltimore. She has provided regular columns and commentary for NPR s Morning Edition and All Things Considered, and Ancient Faith Radio.