Orthodoxy : Evolving Tradition

by Bell, David N.

• ISBN13: 9780879072285
• ISBN10: 0879072288
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-12-01
• Publisher: Cistercian Pubns

Summary

"The Orthodox world is divided into two main groups: Eastern Orthodox - the Greek and Russian traditions, for example - and Oriental Orthodox - Copts, Syrians, and Armenians. Despite the persistence of national traditions, Orthodoxy is now a worldwide phenomenon and one of the fastest growing Christian traditions in the United States, where all Orthodox churches are represented. In this introduction to the Orthodox tradition, the author presents 'a reasonably wide-ranging account of modern Orthodox beliefs primarily for non-Orthodox readers.' The author also suggests how Orthodoxy might be adapted to modern Western ideas. To do so, he examines beliefs and attitudes common in the West and explores whether they can or cannot be accommodated to traditional Orthodox teachings."--BOOK JACKET.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
Taking a Look Around	p. 11
Two Orthodox Families	p. 19
Organization and Administration	p. 35
Holy Icons and Holy Spirit	p. 47
More About Icons	p. 59
Tradition and Traditions	p. 73
Becoming Like God	p. 85
Going to Church	p. 99
Becoming Orthodox	p. 111
Sex, Marriage, and Celibacy	p. 125
The Way of the Angels	p. 139
Doing Your Own Thing	p. 157
The Body and Blood of Christ	p. 171
Orthodoxy and the West	p. 183
Orthodoxy in the West	p. 197
Orthodoxy: Principles and Problems	p. 311
Index	p. 223
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