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Elisabeth Berh-Sigel's message, whether on ecumenism, the self-emptying path of Christ, or the place of women in the Church, is one of "sobornost", the communion of souls. She envisions the winds of Pentecost blowing across the ancient Church as it discerns the will of God.
This text explores the influence of speech and language on three interpretations of the Sermon on the Mount, taken from the Latin and Catholic traditions (St. Augustine), the Greek and Orthodox tradition (St. John Chrysostom), and the reformation and Protestant tradition (Martin Luther).
This illustrated work for children presents biblical texts and excerpts from the Orthodox Church hymns of the Pre-Feast of the Nativity which celebrate and proclaim in word and song the joy of the Incarnation.
With vibrant illustrations, this retelling of Psalm 104 celebrates God's creation and offers a new understanding of the natural environment as a gift from God.
This work looks back over the life and work of Cyril and Methodius of Thessalonica and analyzes their ecclesiastical and cultural mission. They were the ones to bring the alphabet to the Slavs.
A book of sermons by 7th and 8th century Fathers including St John of Damascus and St Andrew of Crete. This volume brings together the earliest attempts to interpret Mary's dormition, or "falling asleep" in the Lord, in the light of the whole Paschal Mystery.
The authors search for explanations and reasons why the Orthodox Church has never in its history ordained women to serve as bishops and priests. All agree that the Church had women deacons, and that careful consideration must be given to this office as it existed in the past.
This is a study of Gregory II and the Council of Blachernae in 1285 where the Byzantine Church and the Roman Catholic Church finally split after the "Filioque" ("and the son") controversy about the words of the creed.
These essays on various historical and theological issues discuss aspects of the estrangement between the two halves of the Christian world and present an evaluation of attempts at healing the schism.
This text draws on the resources of the Orthodox tradition to present a holistic vision of the faith - accessible to readers because it derives from their own experience of the Church. Scripture, theology, hymnography and iconography are all woven together.
Sets out to demystify many of the enigmas of the Old Testament. Paul Nadim Tarazi examines in detail Amos as a prototype of all the prophets and then focuses solely on the unique message and characteristics of each of the others and is therefore able to treat important issues in depth.
Addresses the fundamental question of who Jesus was and is. It discusses questions raised by new approaches to Gospel research and questions the nature and value of New Testament research. Veselin argues that the proper function of biblical criticism is to build rather than destroy.
1988 marked the millennium of Christianity in Russia. The University of Oregon held a symposium, an art exhibition, and films and concerts to note the impact of Eastern Orthodox Christianity on the historical and cultural development of Russia. Here the papers of the symposium are brought together.
Each of the 27 sections of this volume offers a concise summary of a single parable used by Jesus Christ, examining not only the Gospel texts, but also the way in which these texts have been interpreted in commentaries and used in traditional liturgical texts.
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