{"product_id":"the-concise-encyclopedia-of-orthodox-christianity-isbn-9781118759332","title":"The Concise Encyclopedia of Orthodox Christianity","description":"\u003cp\u003eBased on the acclaimed two-volume \u003ci\u003eEncyclopedia of Eastern Orthodox Christianity\u003c\/i\u003e (Wiley Blackwell, 2011), and now  available for students, faculty, and clergy in a concise single-volume format\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn outstanding reference work providing an accessible English language account of the key historical, liturgical, doctrinal features of Eastern Orthodoxy, including the Non-Chalcedonian churches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores the major traditions of Eastern Orthodoxy in detail, including the Armenian, Byzantine, Coptic, Ethiopic, Slavic, Romanian, Syriac churches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUniquely comprehensive, it is edited by one of the leading scholars in the field and provides authoritative articles by a team of leading international academics and Orthodox figures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpans the period from Late Antiquity to the present, encompassing subjects including history, theology, liturgy, monasticism, sacramentology, canon law, philosophy, folk culture, architecture, archaeology, martyrology, and hagiography\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStructured alphabetically and is topically cross-indexed, with entries ranging from 100 to 6,000 words\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eList of Entries vi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Illustrations xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditors and Contributors xiv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface and Acknowledgments xvi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaps xx\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrthodox Christianity A–Z 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 526\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Encyclopedia of Eastern Orthodox Christianity\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The encyclopedia as a whole is a remarkable achievement ... the preface by the editor is a masterpiece.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eTheology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"An authoritative, scholarly reference work ... that will have the greatest utility for researchers at every level. In 30 years of studying Orthodox Christianity, this reviewer has been no comparable work ... essential.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eChoice\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This monumental work ... provides a wealth of knowledge about global Orthodoxy during historical cycles of growth, repression and renewal.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eEuropean History Quarterly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Still, the encyclopedia fills an important gap in the reference literature of the Orthodox Church. The features of the work enhance the content with beautiful illustrations, maps, a useful index, and list of entries. Finally, articles cross reference and also provide short bibliographies for further reading.\" (\u003ci\u003eAmerican Reference Books Annual\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 November 2015)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"... the volume is to be recommended for the high quality of the scholarship throughout. It is a useful volume for lower-level undergraduates and even advanced secondary students.\" (\u003ci\u003eTheological Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e, 2016)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Anthony McGuckin\u003c\/b\u003e is Nielsen Professor of Early Church History at Union Theological Seminary, and Professor of Byzantine Christian Studies at Columbia University in New York. An Archpriest of the Romanian Orthodox Church (Archdiocese of the  Americas), Professor McGuckin is the author of  twenty five books on religious and historical themes, including \u003ci\u003eThe Orthodox Church\u003c\/i\u003e (2008) and \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eEncyclopedia of Eastern Orthodox Christianity\u003c\/i\u003e (2-volume set, 2011), both published by Wiley Blackwell.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessor McGuckin is assisted by two Associate Editors: Dr. Julia Konstantinovsky and Dr. Justin Lasser.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe separation that occurred between the Eastern Orthodox  world  and Western Catholicism was one of the most extensive disruptions to Christian unity until the time of the European Reformation. Today the Eastern Orthodox Churches remain the second largest grouping of Christians in the world. \u003ci\u003eThe Concise Encyclopedia of Orthodox Christianity\u003c\/i\u003e is an outstanding reference work providing an accessible English language account of the key historical, liturgical, and doctrinal features of Eastern Orthodoxy, including the Non-Chalcedonian churches. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompiled and edited by one of the leading scholars in the field, this uniquely comprehensive volume brings together a large panel of internationally respected writers. It explores the major traditions of Eastern Orthodoxy in detail, including the Armenian, Byzantine, Coptic, Ethiopic, Slavic, Romanian, Syriac churches. Spanning the period from Late Antiquity to the present, it encompasses subjects including history, theology, liturgy, monasticism, sacramentology, canon law, philosophy, folk culture, architecture, archaeology, martyrology, and hagiography.  The Encyclopedia is structured alphabetically and is topically cross-indexed, combining essay-length articles and brief, informative notations on hundreds of topics central to the history and theology of Eastern Orthodoxy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990194241765,"sku":"NP9781118759332","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781118759332.jpg?v=1761786866","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-concise-encyclopedia-of-orthodox-christianity-isbn-9781118759332","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}