The Orthodox Way by Bishop Kallistos Ware, St Vladimir's Seminary-Paperback-NEW

Description: The Orthodox Way -by Bishop Kallistos Ware -by St. Vladimir's Seminary Press (Paperback) [2019] New Revised Edition Description:This book is a general account of the doctrine, worship and life of Orthodox Christians by the author of the now classic The Orthodox Church. It raises the basic issues of theology: God is hidden yet revealed; the problem with evil; the nature of salvation; the meaning of faith; prayer; death and what lies beyond. In so doing, it helps to fill the need for modern Orthodox catechism. Yet this book is not a mere manual, a dry-as-dust repository of information. Throughout the book, Bishop Kallistos Ware shows the meaning of Orthodox doctrine for the life of the individual Christian. Doctrinal issues are seen not as abstract propositions for theological debate but as affecting the whole of life. A wealth of texts drawn from theologians and spiritual writers of all ages accompanies Bishop Kallistos' presentation. They, too, reveal Orthodoxy not just as a system of beliefs, practices and customs but indeed as the Way. The most ancient name for Christianity, Metropolitan Kallistos reminds us, is 'the Way' (cf. Acts 19.23;24.22), and it is precisely as the journey that this word implies that he presents the tradition of Orthodox Christianity, its teachings and its practices. The result is not an abstract presentation of 'Orthodoxy,' an outside look at, or description of, its dogmatics, rituals, and ascetic disciplines, compared to and contrasted with others, but an invitation to enter into the way, to begin the journey—and to do so always, into eternity—into the mystery of God through the living experience of the Orthodox Church. As Metropolitan Kallistos often points out, just as undertaking a journey into an unfamiliar land or climbing a mountain requires an experienced and knowledgeable guide, so also an experienced and trusted spiritual guide, a mystagogue, is needed for the spiritual journey, to ascend Mount Sinai and encounter the mysterious God in its darkness, and to climb Mount Tabor and behold the mystery of the transfigured Lord, and to be initiated into the mysteries of the Jerusalem above, our Mother, the Church. The Orthodox Way is such a guide, a book that takes the reader into the very mystery of God, and now speaks to us, in a new century and a new edition. Publisher: St Vladimirs Seminary Press (2019) New Rev. Ed.Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0913836583ISBN-13: 978-0913836583 FormatSoft Cover (Paperback)Dimensions Shipping Weight:5 1/2" x 8 1/2" x 0.5 inches 10.4 ouncesNumber of Pages208IllustrationsNoAge RangeAdultTopicOrthodox Christian Church & Its Teachings This new edition, released in 2019, features a new cover and a Foreword by Fr John Behr. An excellent companion to Bishop Kallistos' book "The Orthodox Church" -this book discusses the spiritual life of the Christian and sets forth basic issues of theology as a way of life for the follower of Christ. About the Author: Metropolitan (Bishop) Kallistos Ware is a renowned writer, lecturer, and churchman. His works have introduced countless people to the life and traditions of the Orthodox Church, and he has left an indelible mark on contemporary Orthodox thought and history. --------------------------------------- -Free Local Pickup in DFW area! Instead of clicking "buy it now", -Click "Add to cart" to combine your purchases and shipments! Please see our other items for sale: www.ebay.com/str/stsch-orthodox-bookstore ----------------------------------------------------------- We're building a new church! If you would like to help, please donate to:Saints Constantine & Helen Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church

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