| The Blackwell Companion to Eastern Christianity Contributor(s): Parry, Ken (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0631234233 ISBN-13: 9780631234234 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell OUR PRICE: $194.51 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2007 Annotation: Recent political events in the Middle East and eastern Europe have brought eastern Christianity to global attention. "The Blackwell Companion to Eastern Christianity "provides an unparalleled account of the history and development of these vital Christian traditions, at the same time placing contemporary events in their full context. The "Companion "provides authoritative and lively essays on the main Eastern Orthodox traditions, such as the Greek, Russian, and Georgian churches, as well as the Oriental Orthodox traditions, including the Armenian, Coptic, and Syrian churches. The in-depth articles of the "Companion," which are written by an international team of experts, offer a comprehensive survey of the history, theology, doctrine, worship, art, culture, and politics that make up the churches of Eastern Christianity. The "Companion" can also be used alongside the respected" Blackwell Dictionary of Eastern Christianity" (Blackwell, 1999), providing detailed discussions and assessments to complement the Dictionary's shorter entries. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Eastern - Religion | Christianity - Orthodox - Religion | Religion, Politics & State |
| Dewey: 281.5 |
| LCCN: 2006038841 |
| Series: Blackwell Companions to Religion |
| Physical Information: 1.4" H x 7.07" W x 9.87" (2.49 lbs) 528 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Theometrics - Orthodox |
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| Publisher Description: Now available in paperback, this Companion offers an unparalleled survey of the history, theology, doctrine, worship, art, culture and politics that make up the churches of Eastern Christianity.
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