Recovering the Eucharistic Ecclesiology of the Early Church : An Introduction to Nicolas Afanasiev.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wooden, Anastacia.

Contributor:

Plekon, Michael.

McPartlan, Paul.

Series:

Studies in Eastern Christianity Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Afanasʹev, Nikolaĭ.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (261 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington : Catholic University of America Press Jan. 2025

Washington, D. C. : Catholic University of America Press, 2025.

Summary:

"The aim of the book is to formulate a comprehensive view of Afanasiev's ecclesiological vision and of its significance for contemporary ecclesial life. Part one of the book provides the fullest to date biographical context of Afanasiev's scholarship. Part two addresses the four key issues that historically complicated understanding of Afanasiev's ecclesiology. Part three provides a synthesis of Afanasiev's total ecclesiological vision systematized in six ecclesiological themes: ministry, sacraments, law, governance and teaching, church unity, and church-state relations"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

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Foreword by Michael Plekon

Introduction: Hidden in Plain Sight

Part I: The Life of Nicolas Afanasiev

Part II: Keys to Understanding the Eucharistic Ecclesiology of Nicolas Afanasiev

Part III. Selected Themes Through the Lens of Eucharistic Ecclesiology

Conclusion: What Is the Future of Eucharistic Ecclesiology?

Afterword by Paul McPartlan

Appendix: Abstract to the Thesis of Archpriest N. N. Afanasiev

Bibliography of Secondary Sources

Bibliography of Russian Language Titles

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

0-8132-3911-7

OCLC:

1515074904