orthodox eastern church

Frederica Mathewes-Green invites readers into an imaginary Orthodox church to view twelve of the world's most significant icons throughout the church year.

Orthodox and Roman Catholic Christianity have their roots in the first century of the Common Era and are intrinsically tied to the development of world history. From the public ministry of Jesus to the legendary battles of the Crusades, examine the interwoven histories of these two distinct branches of Christianity.

Explores the history of the world from the perspective of Orthodox and Roman Catholic Christianity, discussing the differences between them, the practices of Eastern and Western followers, and attempts to heal the rift between them.

Illustrations and text combine to examine the lives, achievements, and struggles of the Byzantines; covering a period that begins with the establishment of the capital city of Constantinople in A.D. 330, and continuing through its fall to the Turks in 1453.

Presents an overview of the history and central doctrines of Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity.

Presents volume four of a fourteen-volume series on World Religions exploring the origin, development, and traditional beliefs of Catholicism, and discusses the separation of the Eastern and Western churches, central doctrines of Catholic and Orthodox Christianity, and the controversial issues of abortion, birth control, and the priesthood.