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The Concise Encyclopedia of Orthodox Christianity

By John Anthony McGuckin
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The Concise Encyclopedia of Orthodox Christianity offers an accessible, single-volume reference that distils the comprehensive knowledge from the acclaimed two-volume set. It covers the key historical, liturgical, and doctrinal aspects of Eastern Orthodoxy, including Non-Chalcedonian churches, and explores major traditions such as the Armenian, Byzantine, Coptic, Ethiopic, Slavic, Romanian, and Syriac churches. Spanning Late Antiquity to the present, the encyclopedia addresses history, theology, liturgy, monasticism, sacramentology, canon law, philosophy, folk culture, architecture, archaeology, martyrology, and hagiography. Structured alphabetically and cross-indexed, entries vary from concise to detailed, all authored by leading international scholars and Orthodox figures.
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Ideal for students, faculty, clergy, and anyone seeking an authoritative and accessible guide to Eastern Orthodox Christianity and its diverse traditions across history and geography.

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Based on the acclaimed two-volume Encyclopedia of Eastern Orthodox Christianity, and now available for students, faculty, and clergy in a concise single-volume format.

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Based on the acclaimed two-volume Encyclopedia of Eastern Orthodox Christianity (Wiley Blackwell, 2011), and now available for students, faculty, and clergy in a concise single-volume format.

An outstanding reference work providing an accessible English language account of the key historical, liturgical, doctrinal features of Eastern Orthodoxy, including the Non-Chalcedonian churches.

Explores the major traditions of Eastern Orthodoxy in detail, including the Armenian, Byzantine, Coptic, Ethiopic, Slavic, Romanian, and Syriac churches.

Uniquely comprehensive, it is edited by one of the leading scholars in the field and provides authoritative articles by a team of leading international academics and Orthodox figures.

Spans the period from Late Antiquity to the present, encompassing subjects including history, theology, liturgy, monasticism, sacramentology, canon law, philosophy, folk culture, architecture, archaeology, martyrology, and hagiography.

Structured alphabetically and is topically cross-indexed, with entries ranging from 100 to 6,000 words.

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Praised as a "remarkable achievement" by Theology and described by Choice as an "authoritative, scholarly reference work" essential for researchers at every level, this concise edition inherits the strengths of its larger predecessor. European History Quarterly highlights its extensive coverage of global Orthodoxy through cycles of growth and renewal. The American Reference Books Annual notes its high-quality scholarship, valuable cross-references, bibliographies, illustrations, and maps, recommending it as a useful resource for undergraduates and advanced students alike.

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ISBN: 9781118759332

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 January 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 188.0mm

Height: 241.0mm

Weight: 975g

Pages: 592

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About the Author

John Anthony McGuckin is Nielsen Professor of EarlyChurch History at Union Theological Seminary, and Professor ofByzantine Christian Studies at Columbia University in New York. AnArchpriest of the Romanian Orthodox Church (Archdiocese ofthe Americas), Professor McGuckin is the author of twenty five books on religious and historical themes,including The Orthodox Church (2008) andTheEncyclopedia of Eastern Orthodox Christianity(2-volume set, 2011), both published by Wiley Blackwell. Professor McGuckin is assisted by two Associate Editors: Dr.Julia Konstantinovsky and Dr. Justin Lasser.

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