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God in Russia
. Ed(S): Linzey, Sharon; Kaisch, Ken
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Description for God in Russia
Hardback. Editor(s): Linzey, Sharon; Kaisch, Ken. Num Pages: 456 pages. BIC Classification: WZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 158 x 29. Weight in Grams: 699.
God in Russia is an extraordinary collection of articles written by Protestant and Orthodox writers, academics, and clergy. The book provides an in-depth look at the attitudes, values, and issues that divide Orthodoxy and Protestantism as they both seek to carry out Christian mission in what is generally considered to be "Orthodox lands." While western Protestants often lack the understanding and cultural sensitivity necessary to operate effectively in Eastern Europe, many Orthodox leaders misinterpret the intentions of western Protestants because of their limited exposure to western missions. The articles in this book are aimed at clarifying the perspectives of the ... Read more
God in Russia is an extraordinary collection of articles written by Protestant and Orthodox writers, academics, and clergy. The book provides an in-depth look at the attitudes, values, and issues that divide Orthodoxy and Protestantism as they both seek to carry out Christian mission in what is generally considered to be "Orthodox lands." While western Protestants often lack the understanding and cultural sensitivity necessary to operate effectively in Eastern Europe, many Orthodox leaders misinterpret the intentions of western Protestants because of their limited exposure to western missions. The articles in this book are aimed at clarifying the perspectives of the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
456
Condition
New
Number of Pages
456
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780761815488
SKU
V9780761815488
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About . Ed(S): Linzey, Sharon; Kaisch, Ken
Sharon Linzey is Professor of Sociology and Director of the Institute for Religion in Society at George Fox University. Ken Kaisch is a Psychologist in private practice and a Priest at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Fullerton, California.
Reviews for God in Russia
'God in Russia' is to be commended for its irenic tone and candor, as it attempts to understand and explain the convictions and passions, the laudable accomplishments and embarrassing blunders of both the western missionary enterprise and historic Russian Orthodox Church. . . . The value of this book, however, is the conversation concerning the challenge of how mission work ... Read more