... Orthodox intu- itions about the nature of the Christian faith. In stressing such contrasts, I do not mean at all that the Orthodox church does not believe in author- ity, that it rejects the Pauline doctrine of justification by faith ...
This friendly guide provides a comprehensive introduction to Orthodoxy, but with a twist: readers learn by making a series of visits to a fictitious church, and get to know the faith as new Christians did for most of history, by immersion.
Images of the land and the people of Cyprus and details of its tragic history enrich the Mountain of Silence. Like the writings of Castaneda, the book brilliantly evokes the confluence of an inner and outer journey.
Combining careful theology with the warmth of the deep personal devotion of the author, 'The Mystical Theology of the Eastern Church' is the best introduction to Orthodox teaching and theology available.
In No Future Without Forgiveness, Tutu argues that true reconciliation cannot be achieved by denying the past. But nor is it easy to reconcile when a nation "looks the beast in the eye.
This is a translation (8th edition-2013) of The Aramaic New Testament (Aramaic was the language of Jesus and his countrymen of 1st century Israel) in a literal English prose translation of The Peshitta New Testament.
The Orthodox Eastern Church is an overview of the history, Schism, and customs of the Orthodox Church.
... Orthodox intu- itions about the nature of the Christian faith. In stressing such contrasts, I do not mean at all that the Orthodox church does not believe in author- ity, that it rejects the Pauline doctrine of justification by faith ...
This new edition features: Voices and stories from North America and the global church. Updated and expanded definition and discussion of Christendom. Updated resource section. Free downloadable study guide available here.
John Climacus (c. 579-649) was abbot of the monastery of Catherine on Mount Sinai. His Ladder was the most widely used handbook of the ascetical life in the ancient Greek Church.