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The Orthodox Church: Simple Guides

The Orthodox Church: Simple Guides

The Orthodox Church: Simple Guides
Katherine Clark

The Orthodox Church - Simple Guides: Religion is one in a series of concise, accessible introductions to the world’s major religions. Written by experts in the field, they offer an engaging and sympathetic description of the key concepts, beliefs and practices of different faiths.

Ideal for spiritual seekers and travelers alike, Simple Guides aims to open the doors of perception. Together the books provide a reliable compass to the world’s great spiritual traditions, and a point of reference for further exploration and discovery. By offering essential insights into the core values, customs and beliefs of different societies, they also enable visitors to be aware of the cultural sensibilities of their hosts, and to behave in a way that fosters mutual respect and understanding.

This book will help you

• to appreciate the depth and beauty of the dominant form of Christianity in Greece, Russia and much of Eastern Europe

• to understand the tenets, nature and holy days of Orthodox belief

• to recognize the physical features of an Orthodox church, and the spiritual significance of icons

• to know what to expect and how to conduct yourself during Orthodox services and ceremonies

168 pages
Paperback
Published 2009
Size: 6.75 x 4.4 x 0.5”
ISBN: 978-1-85733-487-6
SKU 9781857334876
Weight 0.39 lbs
Our price: $10.95
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