Orthodox Christianity: The Basics

Orthodox Christianity: The Basics is an introduction to Orthodoxy's origins in the apostolic era, historical development, doctrines, spiritual and liturgical practices, to the 21st Century social challenges. It is the ideal for those exploring Christianity, Orthodox Christianity, Church History, Eastern Orthodoxy and Theology.

List of contents

Introduction 1. Origins: Alexandria, Antioch, the Apostolic Age 2. History 3. Orthodox Theology: Christology, Pneumatology, Life and Death 4. Conceptualizing Orthodox Spirituality 5. Mysteries in Orthodoxy 6. Orthodoxy's Liturgical Heritage 7. Orthodox Ecclesiology: Communities, Leaders, People 8. Orthodoxy in the Twenty-First Century Conclusion

About the author

Nicholas E. Denysenko is Emil and Elfriede Jochum Professor and Chair, Valparaiso University, USA.

Product details

• Authors: Nicholas Denysenko
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 06.10.2025
• EAN: 9781032559773
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3255977-3
• No. of pages: 294
• Series: BASICS
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / General, RELIGION / Christianity / Orthodox, Christianity, History of Religion