The Blackwell Companion To Eastern Christianity

This Companion offers an unparalleled survey of the history, theology, doctrine, worship, art, culture and politics that make up the churches of eastern Christianity. * Covers both Byzantine traditions (such as the Greek, Russian and Georgian churches) and Oriental traditions (such as the Armenian, Coptic and Syrian churches) * The volume's in-depth articles are written by an international team of experts * Contributes to our understanding of recent political events in the Middle East and Eastern Europe by providing much needed background information * The Companion is designed to stand alongside The Blackwell Dictionary of Eastern Christanity (Blackwell, 1999).

Ken Parry is Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Ancient History at Macquarie University, Australia. He is the editor-in-chief of The Blackwell Dictionary of Eastern Christianity (Blackwell, 1999) and has contributed to numerous other books and journals on Byzantine Christianity and the Christian East.