Christianity And Government In Russia And The Soviet Union: Reflections On The Millennium

by Sergei Pushkarev

Overview

Translated from the Russian. These essays were written over the course of more than 40 years. Their authors—Pushkarev, Rusak, and Yakunin—have all been exiled or imprisoned for their outspoken views.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367014414
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/13/2021
Pages:	184
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Sergei Pushkarev (Author) , Vladimir Rusak (Author)

Table of Contents

The role of the Orthodox Church in Russian history / Sergei Pushkarev — Witness for the prosecution / Vladimir Stepanov — The Orthodox Church and prospects for the future / Gleb Yakunin, Role of the Orthodox Church in Russian history — —Ancient period: tenth through thirteenth centuries — —From Tatar conquest to end of seventeenth century — —Synodic period: from Peter the Great to the Revolution — Witness for the prosecution — —Decress on separation of Church and State — Orthodox Church and prospects for the future — —Present State of the Russian Orthodox Church and prospects for religious revival in Russia — —Open letter to General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev, May 23, 1987 — Open letter to General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev and the Supreme Soviet, August 12, 1987

Editorial Reviews

Translated from the Russian. These essays were written over the course of more than 40 years. Their authors--Pushkarev, Rusak, and Yakunin--have all been exiled or imprisoned for their outspoken views. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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