Discover the profound insights of Eastern Orthodox thought, exploring the Trinity, Christ, sin, and the sacraments through the lens of a world authority on the subject.
The author is a world authority on Orthodox thought. This introduction is written in lively, non-technical language for readers of all religious backgrounds.
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Discover the profound insights of Eastern Orthodox thought, exploring the Trinity, Christ, sin, and the sacraments through the lens of a world authority on the subject.
The author is a world authority on Orthodox thought. This introduction is written in lively, non-technical language for readers of all religious backgrounds.
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The author is a world authority on Orthodox thought.
With an estimated 250 million adherents, the Orthodox Church is the second largest Christian body in the world. This absorbing account of the essential elements of Eastern Orthodox thought deals with the Trinity, Christ, sin, humanity and creation as well as praying, icons, the sacraments and liturgy.
This book explores and explains the enduring influence of some of the world's greatest mystical theologians.
1. Introduction: Who are the Orthodox
2. Thinking and doing, being and praying: Where do we start?
3. Who is God? The doctrine of the Holy Trinity; apophatic theology
4. Creation; Wisdom of God (Sophia); Angels and humankind
5. What went wrong? Sin and death
6. Who is Christ? The life of Christ; the Paschal mystery; Christology
7. What is it to be human? Being in the image of God; becoming God; deification.
8. Icons and Sacraments: the place of matter in the divine economy
9. Time and the Liturgy
10. Where are we going? The last things and eternal life
About the Author
Andrew Louth is Professor Emeritus of Patristic and Byzantine Studies at Durham University, and a world authority on Eastern Orthodox thought.
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