Orthodox Christianity Volume I: The History and Canonical Structure of the Orthodox Church

This is the first volume of a detailed and systematic exposition of the history, canonical structure, doctrine, moral and social teaching, liturgical services, and spiritual life of the Orthodox Church. The purpose of this series is to present Orthodox Christianity as an integrated theological and liturgical system, in which all elements are interconnected. Theology is based on liturgical experience, and church art--including icons, singing, and architecture--is shaped by theology and the l...