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The Faith: An Orthodox Catechism
The Faith is a one-volume introduction to the doctrines and practices of the Orthodox Church. First published in 1997, The Faith has become the standard book in the English language for those wanting to understand this ancient Christian Faith. Its publication has been described as "a joyous and vital event in the life of the Church" and as "an indispensable guide for Orthodox Christians who want to know their faith and for those who are in search of authentic Christianity."
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287 pages, Paperback
Published January 16, 2023
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January 25, 2024
Required reading for my Catechumenate. The book quickly summarizes the Church's view in short chapters. With the amount of Catechumens at St. Andrew I am surprised this book doesn't have more reviews!
Much I was already familiar with but always good to hear it again.
The significance of the Godhead being a Trinity and thus the Christian life being one of constant community without becoming individualistic or collectivistic was interesting. And pointing out that we are people defined by our relation to others and so individualistic and collectivistic theories both miss the point. That was probably by biggest take away.
The Church began at Pentecost with the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Marriage is for both spouses to lose themselves. The wife by submitting to the husband and the husband by sacrificing for the family. In the West you always hear the first but not the second part.
Men represent God and Women the earth and creation. The fall came through Eve as creation fell but was redeemed by a new Eve and will result in a new creation. This is why God is not a woman and women cannot be Priests.
Revelation is a confusing book and not read during Liturgy. However the Church knows that Christ will return physically and only the Father knows when this will happen. Those claiming to know just confess their narcissism. When He returns he will sit as judge. Christs kingdom will have no end. Before this happens though there will be a great falling away and things will get worse and the Antichrist will come and do many miracles that will deceive the faithful.
Much I was already familiar with but always good to hear it again.
The significance of the Godhead being a Trinity and thus the Christian life being one of constant community without becoming individualistic or collectivistic was interesting. And pointing out that we are people defined by our relation to others and so individualistic and collectivistic theories both miss the point. That was probably by biggest take away.
The Church began at Pentecost with the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Marriage is for both spouses to lose themselves. The wife by submitting to the husband and the husband by sacrificing for the family. In the West you always hear the first but not the second part.
Men represent God and Women the earth and creation. The fall came through Eve as creation fell but was redeemed by a new Eve and will result in a new creation. This is why God is not a woman and women cannot be Priests.
Revelation is a confusing book and not read during Liturgy. However the Church knows that Christ will return physically and only the Father knows when this will happen. Those claiming to know just confess their narcissism. When He returns he will sit as judge. Christs kingdom will have no end. Before this happens though there will be a great falling away and things will get worse and the Antichrist will come and do many miracles that will deceive the faithful.
December 13, 2024
Great overview of the faith. Explains complex concepts in a pretty easy-to-understand way
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