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Purification of Memory
Ambrose Mong
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Description for Purification of Memory
Paperback. A ecumenical investigation of Eastern Orthodox theology through its most distinguished modern contributors, revealing unexpected commonalities with the theological heritage of the Catholic Church. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: HRCC7; HRCC8; HRCM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 158 x 288 x 15. Weight in Grams: 358.
Although its various bodies boast a combined total of at least 300 million members, the Eastern Orthodox Church is widely perceived among members of other denominations to be an exotic branch of the faith, often shrouded in mysticism and misunderstanding that has been exacerbated by the longstanding Eastern-Western split. In 'Purification of Memory', Ambrose Mong casts light on the true nature of Orthodox theology, illuminating the thinking of eight distinguished modern Orthodox theologians who have made important contributions on topics as ecclesiology, ecumenism, Christology, and Mariology. Approaching the work of John Meyendorff, Nicholas Afanasiev, John Zizioulas, Georges Florovsky, Sergius Bulgakov, ... Read more
Although its various bodies boast a combined total of at least 300 million members, the Eastern Orthodox Church is widely perceived among members of other denominations to be an exotic branch of the faith, often shrouded in mysticism and misunderstanding that has been exacerbated by the longstanding Eastern-Western split. In 'Purification of Memory', Ambrose Mong casts light on the true nature of Orthodox theology, illuminating the thinking of eight distinguished modern Orthodox theologians who have made important contributions on topics as ecclesiology, ecumenism, Christology, and Mariology. Approaching the work of John Meyendorff, Nicholas Afanasiev, John Zizioulas, Georges Florovsky, Sergius Bulgakov, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
James Clarke & Co Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
Number of Pages
232
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780227175132
SKU
V9780227175132
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About Ambrose Mong
Ambrose Mong (PhD), a Dominican priest, is a visiting professor at the University of St Joseph, Macau, and a research associate at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Reviews for Purification of Memory
Ambrose Mong's research is very important for furthering conversations between the Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches. Dr. Mong's study represents a major contribution addressing the gap that exists between Orthodox theological thinking and Roman Catholic readership. An example of inspired scholarship, Purification of Memory invites careful reading and contemplation as it dispels some deep-seated stereotypes and misconceptions. Dr Lasha Tchantouridzé, ... Read more