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Light from the Christian East : an introduction to the Orthodox tradition / James R. Payton, Jr.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Illinois, IVP Academic An Imprint Intervarsity Press ©2007Description: 240 pages ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9780830825943
  • 0830825940
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 281.9 22
LOC classification:
  • BX320.3 .P39 2007
Contents:
Historical perspectives -- Western reactions -- Orthodoxy's approach to doctrine -- Talking about God -- The creator and the creation -- Humanity as created and fallen -- The accomplishment of salvation -- The application of salvation -- What is grace? -- Going to church -- Icons -- Tradition and scripture -- Prayer.
Review: "In Light from the Christian East, James Payton ushers readers into the world of Orthodox Christianity - its history, theology and religious practices. In doing so, he clears away the confusion and misunderstandings that often prevent non-Orthodox Christians from fully appreciating the riches of this ancient tradition. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in Orthodox Christianity."--BOOK JACKET.
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Archives Archives SAIACS Archives Room Yandell Collection ARCH YNDC 281.9 P347L (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not for loan 063414

Includes bibliographical references (pages 218-224) and indexes.

Historical perspectives -- Western reactions -- Orthodoxy's approach to doctrine -- Talking about God -- The creator and the creation -- Humanity as created and fallen -- The accomplishment of salvation -- The application of salvation -- What is grace? -- Going to church -- Icons -- Tradition and scripture -- Prayer.

"In Light from the Christian East, James Payton ushers readers into the world of Orthodox Christianity - its history, theology and religious practices. In doing so, he clears away the confusion and misunderstandings that often prevent non-Orthodox Christians from fully appreciating the riches of this ancient tradition. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in Orthodox Christianity."--BOOK JACKET.

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