The Orthodox Church An Introduction to its History, Doctrine, and Spiritual Culture

Written by one of the leading Orthodox theologians in the English-speaking world,The Orthodox Churchis a comprehensive study of the historical development and theology of Eastern Orthodoxy and its need to rediscover its voice in today's world. Guides the reader through the history of Orthodoxy from Christian Antiquity, through Byzantine refinements, to the modern age Discusses Orthodoxy's belief traditions, spirituality, sacramental forms, and liturgical diversity Considers Orthodox traditions in the light of the need for theological dialogue with Western Christianity Speculates on the future of Orthodoxy and its role in contemporary culture Written by one of the leading figures in Eastern Orthodoxy, and the author of over 20 books on religious and historical themes

Father John Anthony McGuckin is A Stavrofor Priest of the Romanian Orthodox Church. He is the Nielsen Professor of Early Christian and Byzantine Church History at Union Theological Seminary, and Professor of Byzantine Christianity at New York's Columbia University. Professor McGuckin has published more than twenty books on religious and historical themes and is considered one of the most articulate spokespersons of the Early Christian and Eastern Orthodox tradition writing in English today.