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From Apostle Andrew to the conclusion of Soviet authority in 1990, Daniel H. Shubin presents the entire history of Christianity in Russia in a 4-volume series. The events, people and regions that created the traditions of Russian Christianity are presented objectively and intensively, describing the formation of the Russian Orthodox Church. Included in these volumes is research on the many dissenters and sectarian groups that evolved over the centuries, the influence of Catholicism and Protestantism on Russia, and the presence of Judaism. The history covers the higher levels of ecclesiastical activity with the involvement of tsars and prelates, as well as saints and serfs, and monks and mystics.
This first volume, deals with the period from Apostle Andrew to the death of Tsar Ivan IV, a period of almost 1600 years.
Daniel H. Shubin has translated and written several books on Russian history, religion and philosophy.
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Daniel H. Shubin has written many books on religion, biography, philosophy and religion.
