The Concise Encyclopedia Of Orthodox Christianity Av John Anthony (Union Theological Seminary Usa) Mcguckin

<p>Based on the acclaimed two-volume <i>Encyclopedia of Eastern Orthodox Christianity</i> (Wiley Blackwell, 2011), and now available for students, faculty, and clergy in a concise single-volume format</p><ul><li>An outstanding reference work providing an accessible English language account of the key historical, liturgical, doctrinal features of Eastern Orthodoxy, including the Non-Chalcedonian churches</li><li>Explores the major traditions of Eastern Orthodoxy in detail, including the Armenian, Byzantine, Coptic, Ethiopic, Slavic, Romanian, Syriac churches</li><li>Uniquely comprehensive, it is edited by one of the leading scholars in the field and provides authoritative articles by a team of leading international academics and Orthodox figures</li><li>Spans the period from Late Antiquity to the present, encompassing subjects including history, theology, liturgy, monasticism, sacramentology, canon law, philosophy, folk culture, architecture, archaeology, martyrology, and hagiography</l