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
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
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
The Rise of the Lollards
Lollard beliefs and the Church's reaction to "The English Heresy"
wycliffe • archbishop of canterbury • lollards • heresy • orthodoxy
Lollard beliefs and the Church's reaction to "The English Heresy"
wycliffe • archbishop of canterbury • lollards • heresy • orthodoxy
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
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
Critical Rationalism in Everyday Life
What is Critical Rationalism? Basically, it's an approach to how we obtain knowledge and its foremost proponent was the scientific philosopher, Karl Popper.
critical rationalism • karl popper • falsification • w.w. bartley • david miller
What is Critical Rationalism? Basically, it's an approach to how we obtain knowledge and its foremost proponent was the scientific philosopher, Karl Popper.
critical rationalism • karl popper • falsification • w.w. bartley • david miller
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
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
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
Southeastern Europe Spirituality
Spirituality, religion, belief, ritual, and celebration in Southeastern Europe, including Bulgaria, has adapted to prevailing religions through this region's history.
bulgaria history • bulgaria religion • southeastern europe history • eastern orthodoxy • bogomils
Spirituality, religion, belief, ritual, and celebration in Southeastern Europe, including Bulgaria, has adapted to prevailing religions through this region's history.
bulgaria history • bulgaria religion • southeastern europe history • eastern orthodoxy • bogomils
Come On Guys! Where Is She?
A two-part discussion of feminist theology and the patriarchal God.
mystery of god • feminism • orthodoxy • masculinity • femininity
A two-part discussion of feminist theology and the patriarchal God.
mystery of god • feminism • orthodoxy • masculinity • femininity
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
Ikons or idols?
One of the questions Protestants ask about Orthodox Chirstianity is whether the ikons used in the Orthodox Church are not idols. This article explains what Orthodox ikons mean, and why Orthodox Christians regard iconoclasm as a heresy.
orthodox • christianity • orthodoxy • ikon • ikons
One of the questions Protestants ask about Orthodox Chirstianity is whether the ikons used in the Orthodox Church are not idols. This article explains what Orthodox ikons mean, and why Orthodox Christians regard iconoclasm as a heresy.
orthodox • christianity • orthodoxy • ikon • ikons
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
RE-PITCHING THE TENT, a book review
A review of Richard Giles book, Re-Pitching the Tent, Reordering the church buildging for worship and mission.
church design • theology • spatial layout • congregations • worship
A review of Richard Giles book, Re-Pitching the Tent, Reordering the church buildging for worship and mission.
church design • theology • spatial layout • congregations • worship
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
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