The Orthodox Church · An Introduction to Its History, Doctrine, and Spiritual Culture by McGuckin, John Anthony -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Cover Half title page Title page Copyright Dedication Contents Preface Illustration Abbreviation Note on Sources Introduction Chapter 1: The Pilgrimage of the Orthodox through History

A Brief History of the Orthodox from the Apostolic Era to the Middle Ages The Organization of the Orthodox Churches from Medieval to Modern Times

Chapter 2: The Orthodox Sense of Tradition

The Holy Tradition Sources of Authority in Orthodoxy Orthodoxy's Reading of the Scriptures Patristic and Conciliar Authorities The Symbolical Books The Pedalion (Holy Canons) Tradition and Revelation

Chapter 3: The Doctrine of the Orthodox Church I: The Glory of the Lord

The Christian God The Holy Spirit The Lord Jesus The Immortal Father The Holy Trinity

Chapter 4: The Doctrine of the Orthodox Church II: The Economy of Salvation

Humanity and its Sufferings Salvation and the Call to Ascent The Song of Creation The Blessed Theotokos: Joy of All Creation The Dance of the Blessed: The Angels and the Saints Outside the Gates: Demonology and the Enigma of Evil The Church: Bride of the Lamb

Chapter 5: The Holy Mysteries and Liturgies

Greater and Lesser Mysteries Traditions of Orthodox Prayer and Spirituality The Holy Icons: Doors to the Kingdom

Chapter 6: "The God-Beloved Emperor": Orthodoxy's Political Imagination

Caesaro-Papist Caricatures Byzantine Models of Godly Rule The Ambiguity of Scriptural Paradigms of Power The Concept of the Priestly King Dominion as Apostolic Charism Patristic Ideas on Symphonia New Polities in the Aftermath of Byzantium

Chapter 7: Orthodoxy and the Contemporary World

The Poor at the Rich Man's Gate The Grace of Peace and the Curse of War Freedom in an Unfree World A New Status for Women Biological and Other New Ethical Environments Sexual Ethics and Pastoral Care Ecumenism and the Reunion of the Churches Religious Pluralism in the Global Village Evangelism in a New Millennium

Glossary of Orthodox Terminology Select Bibliography Index

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