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The author is a world authority on Orthodox thought.
With an estimated 250 million adherents, the Orthodox Church is the second largest Christian body in the world. This absorbing account of the essential elements of Eastern Orthodox thought deals with the Trinity, Christ, sin, humanity and creation as well as praying, icons, the sacraments and liturgy.
This book explores and explains the enduring influence of some of the world's greatest mystical theologians.
1. Introduction: Who are the Orthodox
2. Thinking and doing, being and praying: Where do we start?
3. Who is God? The doctrine of the Holy Trinity; apophatic theology
4. Creation; Wisdom of God (Sophia); Angels and humankind
5. What went wrong? Sin and death
6. Who is Christ? The life of Christ; the Paschal mystery; Christology
7. What is it to be human? Being in the image of God; becoming God; deification.
8. Icons and Sacraments: the place of matter in the divine economy
9. Time and the Liturgy
10. Where are we going? The last things and eternal life
Title: Introducing Eastern Orthodox Theology
Format: Paperback Book
Release Date: 20 Jun 2013
Author: Andrew Louth
Sku: 3571259
Catalogue No: 9780281069651
Category: Religion & Beliefs
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