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Introducing Eastern Orthodox Theology by Andrew Louth

Introducing Eastern Orthodox Theology

Andrew Louth

InterVarsity Press · Paperback · October 11, 2013

With an estimated 250 million adherents, the Orthodox Church is the second largest Christian body in the world.

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Who it’s for
A clear way into Orthodox thought without the usual fog machine.
Genres
Orthodox Christianity, Systematic Theology, Worship & Liturgy
Published
InterVarsity Press, October 11, 2013

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About this book

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.

Clear Entry

A clear way into Orthodox thought without the usual fog machine.

Come here for

  • Accessible entry into Eastern Orthodox theology
  • Serious but readable devotional framing

Expect

  • Christian history and philosophy in conversation
  • Practical, worldview-shaping register

Where it sits

Orthodox Christianity93%
Systematic Theology28%
Worship & Liturgy28%

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Publisher categories

  • Orthodox Christianity
  • Worship & Liturgy
  • Church History
Authors
Andrew Louth
Publisher
InterVarsity Press
Published
October 11, 2013
Format
Paperback
Reading lane
Orthodox Christianity