A basic guide to Eastern Orthodox theology : introducing beliefs and practices / Eve Tibbs ; foreword by His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tibbs, Eve, 1955- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Theology, Doctrinal.

Orthodox Eastern Church--Doctrines.

Orthodox Eastern Church.

Orthodox Eastern Church--Customs and practices.

Physical Description:

xviii, 199 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Grand Rapids, MI : Baker Academic, [2021]

Summary:

"Eve Tibbs offers a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to the beliefs and practices of the Eastern Orthodox Church for Western readers. Tibbs has devoted her career to translating the Orthodox faith to an evangelical audience and has over twenty years of experience teaching this material to students. Assuming no prior knowledge of Orthodox theology, this survey covers the basic ideas of Eastern Orthodox Christianity from its origins at Pentecost to the present day." -- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Foreword by His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew

Preface

1. The Orthodox Christian worldview

2. The Church

3. Communion and revelation

4. Ministry and leadership

5. Christology

6. Who are we? What are we to do?

7. The Holy Trinity

8. Orthodox worship

Epilogue

Appendix: Excerpts from Selected Apostolic and Patristic Writings

Glossary of Orthodox Terms

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Tibbs, Eve, 1955- Basic guide to Eastern Orthodox theology

ISBN:

9781540964342

1540964345

9781540962805

1540962806

OCLC:

1203957345

Publisher Number:

90101765830