This week (July 16) marked the anniversary of the beginning of the Great Schism between Eastern Orthodoxy and the Western Church.
Western Christians often know very little about the history and theology of their sisters and brothers in the Eastern Orthodox churches. On this occasion, we offer this list of our favorite introductory books on Eastern Orthodoxy …
Updated July 2020 with selections by Jeremy Ingpen
Essential Books
on Eastern Orthodoxy – Page 12
The Mystical Roots of the Orthodox Tradition
The Burning Bush
Lev Gillet, A Monk of the Orthodox ChurchA perennially fresh and compelling series of meditations on the theme of ‘Limitless Love’, and of ‘God as a Fire of Love’ by Father Lev Gillet, who wrote as ‘a Monk of the Orthodox Church’. The final meditation on ‘The Great Fire’ speaks directly to a world in which refugees are washed up on unknown shores, to be welcomed and cared for, or to be rejected (Templegate Publications, 1976). |
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Some great selections, but you’re missing one of the best! Introducing Eastern Orthodox Theology by Andrew Louth: https://amzn.to/2y7YvHL
Thanks for this recommendation! Louth’s book was not one that was on my radar. Will check it out…
You’re welcome! You won’t regret it.