John Meyendorff Bücher

These essays on various historical and theological issues discuss aspects of the estrangement between the two halves of the Christian world and present an evaluation of attempts at healing the schism.

Twenty essays by a diverse group of theologians, musicians, historians and musicologists, on the historical, theological, social and spiritual developments which brought Orthodoxy from Byzantium to the modern world.

Exploring the influence of Byzantine diplomacy, the narrative delves into its pivotal role in shaping the rise of Moscow during the fourteenth century. It examines the intricate political maneuvers and alliances that contributed to Moscow's emergence as a significant power, highlighting the cultural and strategic exchanges that defined this transformative period in history.

Two sections deal with the issue of Orthodox unity in America and the basic principles of Church structure. Clear and concise.

Providing a synthesis of Byzantine Christian thought, this book offers an understanding of the Byzantine view of man, his destiny of deification, the evolution of Byzantium and its ability to survive under diverse historical circumstances.

The continuing influence of the culture, thought and institutions of the Byzantine Empire on the Orthodox Church in political ideology, the encounter with Islam and the West, theology, spirituality, ecclesiology and contemporary ecumenism.