Articles related to "Orthodoxy"
Prince Vladimir- Eastern Orthodoxy
Eastern Orthodoxy came to Kievan Rus by way of Constantinople, when Prince Vladimir chose the Orthodox religion over Paganism and founded St. Sophia.
eastern orthodoxy • kievan rus • constantinople • prince vladimir • st. sophia
Eastern Orthodoxy came to Kievan Rus by way of Constantinople, when Prince Vladimir chose the Orthodox religion over Paganism and founded St. Sophia.
eastern orthodoxy • kievan rus • constantinople • prince vladimir • st. sophia
Orthodoxy - Catholic or Protestant?
People sometimes ask whether Orthodoxy is Catholic or Protestant, but most Orthodox Christians would say Roman Catholics and Protestants are closer to each other than either is to Orthodox Christianity.
orthodox • church • christianity • protestant • catholic
People sometimes ask whether Orthodoxy is Catholic or Protestant, but most Orthodox Christians would say Roman Catholics and Protestants are closer to each other than either is to Orthodox Christianity.
orthodox • church • christianity • protestant • catholic
Orthodoxy and antisemitism
Some biblical scholars and historians have claimed that Christianity is inherently antisemitic, including even the New Testament documents. Orthodox theologians like St John Chrysostom are said to have promoted the antisemitism that led to genocide of the Jews in the last century. What is the relation of Orthodox Christianity to antisemitism, Jews and Judaism?
christianity • orthodox • orthodoxy • judaism • jews
Some biblical scholars and historians have claimed that Christianity is inherently antisemitic, including even the New Testament documents. Orthodox theologians like St John Chrysostom are said to have promoted the antisemitism that led to genocide of the Jews in the last century. What is the relation of Orthodox Christianity to antisemitism, Jews and Judaism?
christianity • orthodox • orthodoxy • judaism • jews
Orthodoxy and nationalism
Orthodox Christianity often seems to be closely linked with national cultures and nationalism. This article explores some of the historical background to these links.
orthodoxy • orthodox • church • churches • christian
Orthodox Christianity often seems to be closely linked with national cultures and nationalism. This article explores some of the historical background to these links.
orthodoxy • orthodox • church • churches • christian
Orthodox Christianity - what is it?
This is a very brief introduction to the Orthodox Church, written mainly for Western Christians and others who are not Orthodox.
orthodox • christianity • church • faith • orthodoxy
This is a very brief introduction to the Orthodox Church, written mainly for Western Christians and others who are not Orthodox.
orthodox • christianity • church • faith • orthodoxy
Rus: Orthodox Ikonography - Part 3 - Ikon Specifics
Last part of Ikonography of the Rus. Details about speicifc aspects of ikons their emanings.
religion • orthodox • orthodoxy • rus • russian
Last part of Ikonography of the Rus. Details about speicifc aspects of ikons their emanings.
religion • orthodox • orthodoxy • rus • russian
Rus: Orthodox Ikonography - Part 4 - Subjects and Mediums
Last of the series of articles coveruing the ikonography of the Rus. Details and explains the mediums used now in modern ikonography and explains the subject matter of ikonography.
icons • ikon • ikonogfraphy • iconography • rus
Last of the series of articles coveruing the ikonography of the Rus. Details and explains the mediums used now in modern ikonography and explains the subject matter of ikonography.
icons • ikon • ikonogfraphy • iconography • rus
Where are we going?
Orthodox Christianity in Albania and South Africa, and one's personal relationship with God.
orthodox • christianity • orthodoxy • church • faith
Orthodox Christianity in Albania and South Africa, and one's personal relationship with God.
orthodox • christianity • orthodoxy • church • faith
Ecclesiastical Slavic View of Sex
Chapter 1 of "Sex and Society in the World of the Orthodox Slavs" describes the ecclesiastical view of sexuality.
sex • sexuality • slavs • slavic • orthodox
Chapter 1 of "Sex and Society in the World of the Orthodox Slavs" describes the ecclesiastical view of sexuality.
sex • sexuality • slavs • slavic • orthodox
Medieval Bulgaria, Serbia, Russia
This is the first in a series of articles that reviews the book "Sex and Society in the World of the Orthodox Slavs, 900-1700" by Eve Levin.
sex • slavs • orthodox • orthodoxy • bulgarians
This is the first in a series of articles that reviews the book "Sex and Society in the World of the Orthodox Slavs, 900-1700" by Eve Levin.
sex • slavs • orthodox • orthodoxy • bulgarians
Medieval Slavic Marriage Laws
Chapter 2 of "Sex and Society in the World of the Orthodox Slavs" discusses Medieval Slavic marriage practices and laws.
sex • society • orthodoxy • orthodox • slavs
Chapter 2 of "Sex and Society in the World of the Orthodox Slavs" discusses Medieval Slavic marriage practices and laws.
sex • society • orthodoxy • orthodox • slavs
Monastic Celibacy, Betrothal, Wed?
"Sex and Society in the World of Orthodox Slavs" by Eve Levin describes Medieval Eastern Orthodox marriage law and practices.
sex • socity • orthodox • slavs • orthodoxy
"Sex and Society in the World of Orthodox Slavs" by Eve Levin describes Medieval Eastern Orthodox marriage law and practices.
sex • socity • orthodox • slavs • orthodoxy
The Church of Holy Wisdom
St. Sophia, or the Church of the Holy Wisdom, in Kiev was accurately named. It's original floorplan has since been altered.
kiev • church of the holy wisdom • st. sophia • constantinople • orthodoxy
St. Sophia, or the Church of the Holy Wisdom, in Kiev was accurately named. It's original floorplan has since been altered.
kiev • church of the holy wisdom • st. sophia • constantinople • orthodoxy
Paleo-orthodox Protestants
Thomas C. Oden calls on Christians to listen to classical Christian theology, and this has potential to be a doorway to Christian unity around the essentials.
divisions in christianity • what is paleo-orthodoxy • classical christian theology • thomas oden's theology • liberal vs. classical theology
Thomas C. Oden calls on Christians to listen to classical Christian theology, and this has potential to be a doorway to Christian unity around the essentials.
divisions in christianity • what is paleo-orthodoxy • classical christian theology • thomas oden's theology • liberal vs. classical theology
Dating the Gospel of Thomas
In 1945, an archaeological excavation uncovered a document containing sayings attributed to Jesus -- the so-called "Gospel of Thomas." Who wrote it and when?
gospel of thomas • lost gospel of thomas • when was the gospel of thomas written • when was thomas written • dating the gospel of thomas
In 1945, an archaeological excavation uncovered a document containing sayings attributed to Jesus -- the so-called "Gospel of Thomas." Who wrote it and when?
gospel of thomas • lost gospel of thomas • when was the gospel of thomas written • when was thomas written • dating the gospel of thomas
Holy Tradition - Holy Scripture
Western Christians have often disagreed on the relative importance of Scripture and Tradition. Orthodox Christians see no conflict between them.
orthodox • orthodoxy • christianity • church • bible
Western Christians have often disagreed on the relative importance of Scripture and Tradition. Orthodox Christians see no conflict between them.
orthodox • orthodoxy • christianity • church • bible
Mission, evangelism and proselytism
Orthodox Christians often fail to distinguish between evangelism and proselytism. Some say the Orthodox Church should not evangelise, because "proselytism is wrong".
orthodox • christianity • christian • orthodoxy • church
Orthodox Christians often fail to distinguish between evangelism and proselytism. Some say the Orthodox Church should not evangelise, because "proselytism is wrong".
orthodox • christianity • christian • orthodoxy • church
Rus: Orthodox Ikonography - Part 2 - Functional History
Continued history of the ikonogrpahy of the Rus.
icon • ikon • ikonography • iconography • orthodox
Continued history of the ikonogrpahy of the Rus.
icon • ikon • ikonography • iconography • orthodox
The Philokalia
The Philokalia is a collection of texts compiled for the edification of Orthodox monks. It has become quite popular, even among non-Orthodox, though sometimes clergy and others discourage people from reading it. Does it have a dark secret that people want to hide?
orthodox • christianity • monastic • life • prayer
The Philokalia is a collection of texts compiled for the edification of Orthodox monks. It has become quite popular, even among non-Orthodox, though sometimes clergy and others discourage people from reading it. Does it have a dark secret that people want to hide?
orthodox • christianity • monastic • life • prayer
JESUS AS MORTAL MAN: How Did He Define Himself?
How might Jesus come to perceive himself and his work?
jesus • calling • called of god • self-perception • self-definition
How might Jesus come to perceive himself and his work?
jesus • calling • called of god • self-perception • self-definition
Cyril, Methodius, and Cyrillic
Cyril and Methodius are given credit for bringing written language to the Slavs of Eastern Europe.
cyrillic • glagolitic • cyril • methodius • old church slavonic
Cyril and Methodius are given credit for bringing written language to the Slavs of Eastern Europe.
cyrillic • glagolitic • cyril • methodius • old church slavonic
Romance of Nicholas and Alexandra
The romance between Nicholas II and Alexandra Fyodorovna would last all of their lives, even while Russia was suffering from the political turmoil of the Revolution.
romance of nicholas and alexandra • nicholas and alexandra • nicholas ii • alexandra fyodorovna • courtship of nicholas and alexandra
The romance between Nicholas II and Alexandra Fyodorovna would last all of their lives, even while Russia was suffering from the political turmoil of the Revolution.
romance of nicholas and alexandra • nicholas and alexandra • nicholas ii • alexandra fyodorovna • courtship of nicholas and alexandra
Goodness Versus Morality and the Bible
The Bible contains the seeds for spiritual growth toward choosing the right things for the right reasons; for seeking the highest good of all concerned.
bible • literal thinking • orthodoxg • morality • moralizing
The Bible contains the seeds for spiritual growth toward choosing the right things for the right reasons; for seeking the highest good of all concerned.
bible • literal thinking • orthodoxg • morality • moralizing
Father Alexander Schmemann
Father Alexander Schmemann, the former dean of St Vladimir's Orthodox theological Seminary in New York, who died in 1983, wrote a number of books on Orthodox theology in English, which helped to stimulate the growing interest in Orthodox Christianity in the English-speaking world.
orthodox • christian • theology • christianity • alexander
Father Alexander Schmemann, the former dean of St Vladimir's Orthodox theological Seminary in New York, who died in 1983, wrote a number of books on Orthodox theology in English, which helped to stimulate the growing interest in Orthodox Christianity in the English-speaking world.
orthodox • christian • theology • christianity • alexander
Basics of Conservative Judaism
Conservative Judaism accepts all laws of the Torah as binding, but accepts more modern and timely appropriate ways of following them.
what is conservative judaism • conservative judaism beleifs • conservative judaism movement • conservative judaism practices • conservative judaism conversion
Conservative Judaism accepts all laws of the Torah as binding, but accepts more modern and timely appropriate ways of following them.
what is conservative judaism • conservative judaism beleifs • conservative judaism movement • conservative judaism practices • conservative judaism conversion
St. Athanasius
Only 33 writers of the Roman Catholic Church were considered worthy to be given the title of 'Doctor of the Church.'
st. athanasius • first doctor of the catholic church • doctors of the catholic church • doctor angelicus • catholic magisterium
Only 33 writers of the Roman Catholic Church were considered worthy to be given the title of 'Doctor of the Church.'
st. athanasius • first doctor of the catholic church • doctors of the catholic church • doctor angelicus • catholic magisterium
St. Hilary of Poitiers
When a saint is given the title 'Doctor of the Church' it is the church's exhortation that their writings can be considered faithful to the Magisterium of the Church.
st. hilary of poitiers • fourth doctor of the catholic church • doctors of the catholic church • doctor angelicus • catholic magisterium
When a saint is given the title 'Doctor of the Church' it is the church's exhortation that their writings can be considered faithful to the Magisterium of the Church.
st. hilary of poitiers • fourth doctor of the catholic church • doctors of the catholic church • doctor angelicus • catholic magisterium
Orthodox monasticism
Monasticism and the monastic life are basic features of Orthodox Christianity, yet many Orthodox Christians life far from a monastery and have never visited one.
monks • monastery • monasteries • monasticism • monk
Monasticism and the monastic life are basic features of Orthodox Christianity, yet many Orthodox Christians life far from a monastery and have never visited one.
monks • monastery • monasteries • monasticism • monk
History and Literature
The history of Russia, is an intrical part of understanding Russian Literature.
history • literature • revolts
The history of Russia, is an intrical part of understanding Russian Literature.
history • literature • revolts
Christian Divination in the 21st Century: Prophets, prompters and the Spirit Speaking to the Church
Guidance, prompting, faith and trust … all expressing the living mystical aspect to Christianity that touches far more accurately on living spiritually than all the preaching, doctrine and conformity to some orthodoxy combined.
the lord • guidance • prompting • faith • trust
Guidance, prompting, faith and trust … all expressing the living mystical aspect to Christianity that touches far more accurately on living spiritually than all the preaching, doctrine and conformity to some orthodoxy combined.
the lord • guidance • prompting • faith • trust
Adapting Socialism to Peasant Russia
Apart from the rural "petty bourgeoisie," poor peasants constituted the greatest mass to be brought under the control of Lenin's new socialist order.
adapting socialism to russia • communism and marx • communism and lenin • russian peasants and socialism • comparing russian social with marx
Apart from the rural "petty bourgeoisie," poor peasants constituted the greatest mass to be brought under the control of Lenin's new socialist order.
adapting socialism to russia • communism and marx • communism and lenin • russian peasants and socialism • comparing russian social with marx
Church and State - The Byzantine Legacy
Trends into the Church and State relationship in the Byzantine Empire, and a reflection for the modern time.
church • state • byzantine • orthodox • hesychasm
Trends into the Church and State relationship in the Byzantine Empire, and a reflection for the modern time.
church • state • byzantine • orthodox • hesychasm
Concealed Weapons and Violent Crime
Discussion of John Lott's study showing a decrease in violent crime when citizens are permitted to carry concealed weapons.
john lott • gun control
Discussion of John Lott's study showing a decrease in violent crime when citizens are permitted to carry concealed weapons.
john lott • gun control
Is Christianity Based on Paganism?
Is Christianity based on pagan beliefs and rituals? Did the authors of the Bible, especially the New Testament, draw from pagan myths and ancient fables?
pagan christianity • christianity based on pagan beliefs and rituals • pagan roots of christianity • christianity is a pagan religion • correlation between paganism and christianity
Is Christianity based on pagan beliefs and rituals? Did the authors of the Bible, especially the New Testament, draw from pagan myths and ancient fables?
pagan christianity • christianity based on pagan beliefs and rituals • pagan roots of christianity • christianity is a pagan religion • correlation between paganism and christianity
Rus: Orthodox Ikonography - Part 1
History & meaning behind the religuious art form called "ikonography." The Rus is justly famous for this art form.
rus • russian • orthodox • ikon • icon
History & meaning behind the religuious art form called "ikonography." The Rus is justly famous for this art form.
rus • russian • orthodox • ikon • icon
Tomas de Torquemada
As Grand Inquisitor, Torquemada's goal was to rid Spain of all heresy, a goal he relentlessly pursued.
tomas de torquemada: the grand inquisitor of the i • tomas de torquemada • torquemada • grand inquisitor • the spanish inquisition
As Grand Inquisitor, Torquemada's goal was to rid Spain of all heresy, a goal he relentlessly pursued.
tomas de torquemada: the grand inquisitor of the i • tomas de torquemada • torquemada • grand inquisitor • the spanish inquisition
The Laziness of Biblical Literalism
Defenders and advocates of the aggressive Christian Right have only one shaky leg to stand on and seem reluctant to justify themselves publicly.
laziness • biblical • literalism • activist • leaders
Defenders and advocates of the aggressive Christian Right have only one shaky leg to stand on and seem reluctant to justify themselves publicly.
laziness • biblical • literalism • activist • leaders
Cossacks of Ukraine
The Ukrainian Cossacks, along with one important leader named Bohdan Khmelnytsky, are a major part of Ukrainian identity.
cossacks • bogdan khmelnytsky • bohdan • ukraine history • muskovite russia
The Ukrainian Cossacks, along with one important leader named Bohdan Khmelnytsky, are a major part of Ukrainian identity.
cossacks • bogdan khmelnytsky • bohdan • ukraine history • muskovite russia
Eastern European Easter Eggs
Ukrainian eggs, Faberge eggs, and Rusyn pysanky are holdovers from pre-Christian pagan rituals that now symbolize Easter.
easter eggs • easter traditions • pysanky • ukrainian eggs • faberge eggs
Ukrainian eggs, Faberge eggs, and Rusyn pysanky are holdovers from pre-Christian pagan rituals that now symbolize Easter.
easter eggs • easter traditions • pysanky • ukrainian eggs • faberge eggs
What Christians Believe
Creeds define Christianity and summarize our beliefs.
apostle's creed • creed
Creeds define Christianity and summarize our beliefs.
apostle's creed • creed
A Brief History of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod: Part 1
A multi-part look at the history of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod, which began in 1918 as the Reorganised Norwegian Lutheran Synod, but traces its roots back to the 1840's when Norwegian Lutherans first came to America. Footnotes are marked and will be denoted after the final installment. This forum will endeavor to look at the various aspects of Lutheranism and the histories of the various Lutheran synods. This article is written from the point of view of the ELS.
norwegian • lutheran • luther • augsburg • wisconsin
A multi-part look at the history of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod, which began in 1918 as the Reorganised Norwegian Lutheran Synod, but traces its roots back to the 1840's when Norwegian Lutherans first came to America. Footnotes are marked and will be denoted after the final installment. This forum will endeavor to look at the various aspects of Lutheranism and the histories of the various Lutheran synods. This article is written from the point of view of the ELS.
norwegian • lutheran • luther • augsburg • wisconsin
Catherine The Grand Tsarina
The life, reign and death of one of Russia's most colorful rulers.
enlightened despot • empress of russia • tsarina • catherine the great • catherine ii
The life, reign and death of one of Russia's most colorful rulers.
enlightened despot • empress of russia • tsarina • catherine the great • catherine ii
Christmas Eve in Lithuania
Christmas Eve is observed as a time for family gathering and observing long-standing traditions in Lithuania.
kucios • lithuania • traditions • christmas eve • holiday traditions
Christmas Eve is observed as a time for family gathering and observing long-standing traditions in Lithuania.
kucios • lithuania • traditions • christmas eve • holiday traditions
Eastern European History Culture Clues
Students of Eastern European history know that culture clues, like art and literature, offer a wealth of information beyond what a history book contains.
eastern europe history culture clues • eastern europe culture • literature • art • music
Students of Eastern European history know that culture clues, like art and literature, offer a wealth of information beyond what a history book contains.
eastern europe history culture clues • eastern europe culture • literature • art • music
Empress Alexandra Fyodorovna
Alexandra Fyodorovna, the last Empress of the Russian Empire, was a caring mother and wife. However, her flaws were frowned on by citizens unhappy with tsarist rule.
alexandra fyodorovna • romanovs • nicholas ii • tsaritsa • russian empress
Alexandra Fyodorovna, the last Empress of the Russian Empire, was a caring mother and wife. However, her flaws were frowned on by citizens unhappy with tsarist rule.
alexandra fyodorovna • romanovs • nicholas ii • tsaritsa • russian empress
Gogol: Ukrainian, Russian Writer
Nikolai Gogol (1809-1852) was a Ukrainian who wrote stories and plays in the Russian language. Gogol was influenced by his observations of society and his own heritage.
nikolai gogol • gogol • viy • the inspector general • cossacks
Nikolai Gogol (1809-1852) was a Ukrainian who wrote stories and plays in the Russian language. Gogol was influenced by his observations of society and his own heritage.
nikolai gogol • gogol • viy • the inspector general • cossacks
Historic Heroes of Russia
Russian history would be incomplete without knowing the legends and facts behind its heroes, whose names have been given to streets, cathedrals, and operas.
historic heroes of russia • boris godunov • ivan iii • alexander nevsky • ivan the great
Russian history would be incomplete without knowing the legends and facts behind its heroes, whose names have been given to streets, cathedrals, and operas.
historic heroes of russia • boris godunov • ivan iii • alexander nevsky • ivan the great
J.K. Rowling's Harvard Speech
J.K. Rowling's 2008 Harvard Commencement speech was not only a powerful message to graduates - it touched on the reason we love imaginative literature like Harry Potter.
j.k. rowling's harvard commencement speech • adults reading fairy tales • message of harry potter • themes of harry potter • harry potter's failures
J.K. Rowling's 2008 Harvard Commencement speech was not only a powerful message to graduates - it touched on the reason we love imaginative literature like Harry Potter.
j.k. rowling's harvard commencement speech • adults reading fairy tales • message of harry potter • themes of harry potter • harry potter's failures
Peasant Houses in Russian History
Russian peasants lived in houses that necessitated animals and humans sharing quarters and created unhealthy living conditions.
russian peasant houses • russian peasant housing • peasant dwellings • peasant huts • icon corner
Russian peasants lived in houses that necessitated animals and humans sharing quarters and created unhealthy living conditions.
russian peasant houses • russian peasant housing • peasant dwellings • peasant huts • icon corner
Thrace Artifacts in Bulgaria
South Bulgaria was once ancient Thrace and part of the Roman Empire. Artifacts from Thrace are invaluable, but they may be at risk during archeological digs.
thrace artifacts in bulgaria • bulgaria archeology • thrace • roman empire • georgi kitov
South Bulgaria was once ancient Thrace and part of the Roman Empire. Artifacts from Thrace are invaluable, but they may be at risk during archeological digs.
thrace artifacts in bulgaria • bulgaria archeology • thrace • roman empire • georgi kitov
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