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Isaiah Gruber - Orthodox Russia in Crisis - 9780875804460 - V9780875804460
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Orthodox Russia in Crisis

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Description for Orthodox Russia in Crisis Hardcover. A pivotal period in Russian history, the Time of Troubles in the early seventeenth century has taken on new resonance in the country's post-Soviet search for new national narratives. This title provides comprehensive study of the church during the Troubles. Num Pages: 300 pages, 10 halftones. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 3JD; HBJD; HBLH; HRCC2; HRCC8. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 153 x 29. Weight in Grams: 620.

A pivotal period in Russian history, the Time of Troubles in the early seventeenth century has taken on new resonance in the country's post-Soviet search for new national narratives. The historical role of the Orthodox Church has emerged as a key theme in contemporary remembrances of this time—but what precisely was that role?

The first comprehensive study of the Church during the Troubles, Orthodox Russia in Crisis reconstructs this tumultuous time, offering new interpretations of familiar episodes while delving deep into the archives to uncover a much fuller picture of the era. Analyzing these sources, Isaiah Gruber argues that the ... Read more

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Northern Illinois University Press United States
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
Number of Pages
311
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780875804460
SKU
V9780875804460
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About Isaiah Gruber
Isaiah Gruber is an author and lecturer who has lived on four continents and in six countries. He specializes in the histories of Russia, Eastern Europe, Judaism, and Christianity. Gruber is currently a researcher at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem as well as an independent translator and lecturer.

Reviews for Orthodox Russia in Crisis
Isaiah Gruber's book is a useful addition to the growing English-language literature on the 'Time of Troubles' of the early seventeenth century.
Canadian-American Slavic Studies
Isaiah Gruber has produced a fascinating study. It shows the importance of both the institutional and ideological power of the Church in Russia at this time and, despite the anti-Semitic tenor of much ... Read more

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