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Cyrillic
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« on: December 07, 2012, 02:44:11 PM » |
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Metr. Kallistos Ware's book "The Orthodox Church". I've heard many good things about it. What do you think, was it a good purchase?
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Justin Kissel
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« Reply #1 on: December 07, 2012, 02:46:50 PM » |
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I like it. A bit too popular-level for what I'd prefer reading, but I like it nonetheless.  |
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Ioannis Climacus
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« Reply #2 on: December 07, 2012, 03:12:50 PM » |
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I enjoyed it, though I doubt the historical chapters will teach you anything you didn't already know (seeing as you wrote a 93-page paper on the East Roman Empire). Its a good, easy-to-read introduction to Orthodox history and Orthodox thought.
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mike
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« Reply #3 on: December 07, 2012, 03:20:06 PM » |
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A bit too popular-level for what I'd prefer reading, but I like it nonetheless. Historically - yes, theologically - OK (for me). |
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mabsoota
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« Reply #4 on: December 07, 2012, 04:28:29 PM » |
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have flicked through it, and you should read it and understand it easily as u already know quite a lot. did u already read the 'orthodox way'? i have recently received (wedding anniversary present!) books about metropolitan antony (the russian orthodox one who lived and died in uk) and father arseny (the one who had a lot of trouble with the soviet regime and died in 1975). have to get off internet now as i have wonderful books waiting for me!  |
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Hinterlander
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« Reply #5 on: December 07, 2012, 04:53:34 PM » |
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I read this book recently. I appreciated the historical survey which provides a thorough introduction. I am about finished with the Orthodox Way. These are goods books to pass on to people in the future who might be inquiring.
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Cyrillic
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« Reply #6 on: December 08, 2012, 06:32:03 PM » |
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My mom read the list of books I ordered and commented on every title but skipped the "The Orthodox Church". I don't think she's very charmed with it |
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William
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« Reply #7 on: December 08, 2012, 06:40:50 PM » |
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My mom read the list of books I ordered and commented on every title but skipped the "The Orthodox Church". I don't think she's very charmed with it Why not?! |
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Cyrillic
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« Reply #8 on: December 08, 2012, 06:42:47 PM » |
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My mom read the list of books I ordered and commented on every title but skipped the "The Orthodox Church". I don't think she's very charmed with it Why not?! Because she wouldn't like to see me becoming Orthodox. |
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William
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« Reply #9 on: December 08, 2012, 06:43:43 PM » |
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My mom read the list of books I ordered and commented on every title but skipped the "The Orthodox Church". I don't think she's very charmed with it Why not?! Because she wouldn't like to see me becoming Orthodox. Why not?! |
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Apart from moral conduct, all that man thinks himself able to do in order to become acceptable to God is mere superstition and religious folly. - Immanuel Kant
Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. - Matt. 5:24
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Cyrillic
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« Reply #10 on: December 08, 2012, 06:48:31 PM » |
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Because it is dogmatic, strange, strict, etc. I think. What does your mom think about it? Anyway, I'm taking her to an icon exposition nearby.
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William
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« Reply #11 on: December 08, 2012, 06:53:54 PM » |
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Because it is dogmatic, strange, strict, etc. I think. What does your mom think about it? Anyway, I'm taking her to an icon exposition nearby.
Well. I guess it's grown on her somewhat. She doesn't mind anymore. In fact I got her to enjoy pierogies so she's just steps away from converting herself.  |
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Apart from moral conduct, all that man thinks himself able to do in order to become acceptable to God is mere superstition and religious folly. - Immanuel Kant
Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. - Matt. 5:24
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