The Orthodox Church
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The Orthodox Church
（Denominations in America, no. 7）
Greenwood Press, c1995
Available at 10 libraries
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
The first comprehensive introduction to the Orthodox Church in the United States from 1794 to the present, this book includes a succinct picture of the distinctive history of Orthodoxy and its particular perspectives on the Christian faith. Attention is given to the contacts between the Orthodox Church and other Christian churches, as well as its contributions to the ecumenical movement. Over 80 biographies of major Orthodox leaders in America also are included along with an annotated bibliography of the writings of the major Orthodox theologians.
The book begins with a review of the historical characteristics and distinctive faith affirmations of Orthodoxy, which has a history that is quite different from Roman Catholicism and Protestantism. Subsequent chapters examine the historical development of the Orthodox Church in this country, with special attention being paid to the early mission in Alaska, the effects of immigration, the organizational developments of parishes and dioceses, the effects of old world politics, the movement toward greater unity, and the distinctive features of American Orthodoxy today. The material is fresh and inclusive, covering all major branches and treating them with an irenic spirit. The biographies are thoughtful and informative, and there is a tremendous amount of bibliographic and reference material. Scholars, practitioners in every faith, and laypersons will find this volume indispensable.
Table of Contents
Series Foreword Preface The Orthodox Church: A History The Orthodox Church: An Introduction The Alaskan Mission Early Parish Development Early Diocesan Developments Proposals for Jurisdictional Cooperation The Challenge of the Old World The Challenge of the New World Toward Greater Unity and Witness An Era of Transitions Heritage and Vision Notes A Biographical Dictionary of Orthodox Leaders Abbreviations Used in This Volume Appendix I: Chronology Appendix II: The Autocephalous and Autonomous Orthodox Churches Appendix III: The Standing Conference of Canonical Orthodox Bishops Bibliographic Essay Index
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