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The Orthodox way
First published 1979 · 204 pages
A contemplative journey into the heart of Eastern Orthodox spirituality, where abstract theology becomes a lived, breathing practice.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like sitting in a quiet sanctuary, listening to a wise teacher unravel the deepest mysteries of faith. It moves at a steady, contemplative pace, inviting the reader to pause and reflect rather than rush through its pages. The tone is deeply reverent yet remarkably grounded, stripping away the dryness of abstract doctrinal debate to reveal theology as a living, breathing practice. As it navigates profound themes—from the hidden nature of God to the problem of evil and the reality of death—the atmosphere remains profoundly spiritual and comforting. It is a text that delights seekers and believers alike who crave a faith that engages not just the intellect, but the entirety of human life and worship.
- Mood
- reflective
- spiritual
- quiet
- profound
- Tone
- reverent
- instructive
- contemplative
- earnest
- grounded
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- the mystery of God · the problem of evil · the nature of salvation · living faith · prayer and mortality
- The writing
- Clear and accessible, translating abstract doctrinal propositions into practical, life-affecting wisdom.
- The arc
- Moves from grappling with profound, hidden theological mysteries to finding grounded, lived meaning in everyday faith.
- Who it's for
- Seekers and believers looking for a deeply lived, practical understanding of Eastern Orthodox theology and spirituality.
Content notes
- discussions of death
- the problem of evil
About the book
This book is a general account of the doctrine, worship and life of Orthodox Christians. It raises the basic issues of theology: God as hidden yet revealed; the problem of evil; the nature of salvation; the meaning of faith; prayer; death and what lies beyond. 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. --From publisher's description.
Description from Open Library.
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