| Russian Society and the Orthodox Church: Religion in Russia After Communism Contributor(s): Knox, Zoe (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415320534 ISBN-13: 9780415320535 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $171.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2004 Annotation: This book examines the Russian Orthodox Church's social and political role and its relationship to civil society in post-Communist Russia. It shows how Orthodox prelates, clergy and laity have shaped Russians' attitudes towards religious and ideological pluralism, which in turn have influenced the ways in which Russians understand civil society, including those of its features - pluralism and freedom of conscience - that are essential for a functioning democracy. It shows how the official church, including the Moscow Patriarchate, has impeded the development of civil society, while on the other hand the non-official church, including nonconformist clergy and lay activists, has promoted concepts central to civil society. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christianity - Orthodox - History | Russia & The Former Soviet Union |
| Dewey: 281.947 |
| LCCN: 2004001440 |
| Series: Basees/Routledgecurzon Series on Russian and East European S |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.1" W x 9.2" (1.19 lbs) 270 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Russia |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Russian Society and the Orthodox Church examines the Russian Orthodox Church's social and political role and its relationship to civil society in post-Communist Russia. It shows how Orthodox prelates, clergy and laity have shaped Russians' attitudes towards religious and ideological pluralism, which in turn have influenced the ways in which Russians understand civil society, including those of its features - pluralism and freedom of conscience - that are essential for a functioning democracy. It shows how the official church, including the Moscow Patriarchate, has impeded the development of civil society, while on the other hand the non-official church, including nonconformist clergy and lay activists, has promoted concepts central to civil society. |
