Lectures On The History Of The Eastern Church With An Introduction On The Study Of Ecclesiastical History

By Arthur Penrhyn Stanley

Book Overview

""Lectures on the History of the Eastern Church with an Introduction on the Study of Ecclesiastical History"" is a book written by Arthur Penrhyn Stanley. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the Eastern Church, including the Orthodox Church, the Coptic Church, and the Nestorian Church. The author begins with an introduction to the study of ecclesiastical history, discussing the importance of understanding the development of Christianity and the role of the Church in shaping society. The book is divided into lectures, each of which covers a specific period, event, or topic related to the Eastern Church. These lectures include discussions on the early history of Christianity in the East, the rise of the Byzantine Empire, the Great Schism between the Eastern and Western Churches, the Crusades, and the Ottoman Empire's influence on the Eastern Church. Throughout the book, Stanley emphasizes the importance of understanding the Eastern Church's unique history and its impact on the development of Christianity as a whole. He also provides insights into the Eastern Church's theology, liturgy, and spirituality, making this book an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity, the Eastern Church, or ecclesiastical history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428651675
• ISBN13: 9781428651678
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 508 Pages
• Weight: 1.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"