Originally published in the Aleut (Eskimo) language in 1833, this book is a simple yet challenging introduction to Christianity from one of the greatest teachers of the Russian Orthodox Church: sainted Russian Bishop and missionary Innocent Veniaminov. Timeless and universal, this updated edition which includes a new section entitled "Points for Reflection" at the end of each chapter discusses what it means to know God and have a relationship with Jesus. It will appeal to those seeking to understand their own faith more fully. AUTHOR: St. Innocent of Alaska (born John Veniaminov) was the Bishop of Kamchatka and Kuril Islands in Russia and the Aleutian Islands in Russian America. A scholar and a linguist, he wrote about the native peoples' customs and dialects and published dictionaries, parts of the Bible, religious teaching material, and liturgical books in their native languages. 1 b/w photograph, 1 b/w illustration