ABSTRACT
Over the last century unprecedented numbers of Christians from traditionally Orthodox societies migrated around the world. Once seen as an ‘oriental’ or ‘eastern’ phenomenon, Orthodox Christianity is now much more widely dispersed, and in many parts of the modern world one need not go far to find an Orthodox community at worship. This collection offers a compelling overview of the Orthodox world, covering the main regional traditions of Orthodox Christianity and the ways in which they have become global. The contributors are drawn from the Orthodox community worldwide and explore a rich selection of key figures and themes. The book provides an innovative and illuminating approach to the subject, ideal for students and scholars alike.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|186 pages
Orthodox Christianity around the World
part II|179 pages
Important Figures in Orthodox Christianity
chapter 28|9 pages
The Hesychasts
chapter 34|7 pages
Saint Raphael Hawaweeny, Bishop of Brooklyn
part III|215 pages
Major Themes in Orthodox Christianity