Louth, Andrew.

Introducing Eastern Orthodox theology / Andrew Louth. - xx, 172 pages ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 160-166) and index.

Introduction. Who are the Eastern Orthodox? -- Thinking and doing, being and praying : where do we start? -- Who is God? The doctrine of the Holy Trinity -- The doctrine of creation -- Who is Christ? -- Sin, death and repentance -- Being human, being in the image of God -- Sacraments and icons : the place of matter in the divine economy -- Time and the liturgy -- Where are we going? The last things and eternal life.

With an estimated 250 million adherents, the Orthodox Church is the second largest Christian body in the world. This absorbing account of the essential elements of Eastern Orthodox thought deals with the Trinity, Christ, sin, humanity and creation as well as praying, icons, the sacraments and liturgy.

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