Guillou, M.-J. Le Primary Author mixed material bibliography London Burns & Oates 1962 en English

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144hlm; 12,5x19,5cm This book examines the history, doctrine, and spiritual practices of the Eastern Orthodox Church in a style accessible to the general reader. It invites readers to understand Christianity in the East. The author bridges cultural and theological gaps to better understand how the Orthodox tradition lives, breathes, and develops. The book explains in detail that the Orthodox tradition is not merely a ritualistic religion, but rather a lived faith rooted in Scripture, the Ecumenical Councils, the writings of the Church Fathers, and a wealth of iconography and hymns. It also outlines the main teachings of the Eastern Church, including the doctrine of the Trinity, the Incarnation of Jesus Christ, and the concept of theosis, or the spiritual maturation of man to union with God. The book emphasizes that worship (the Divine Liturgy) is central to the life of the congregation, where prayer, art, and music are integrated into the spiritual experience of the congregation. Furthermore, the author explains the history of the Great Schism, the system of autocephalous churches (administratively independent but united in dogma), and the crucial role of monasticism. This book aims to dispel prejudices and cultural misunderstandings between Western and Eastern traditions. It provides a clear and objective account of why the Orthodox faith remains alive, intact, and relevant. gereja ortodoks timur 281.9 PERPUSTAKAAN STFT WIDYA SASANA Jln. Terusan Rajabasa 2 Malang 281.9 Gui t 22577 2026-06-03 09:11:16 2026-06-06 10:52:45 machine generated