Orthodox Christians in America A Short History

Name: Orthodox Christians in America A Short History
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ISBN: 9780195333084

ISBN-10: 019533308X

ISBN-13: 9780195333084

Edition: 2007

Authors: John H. Erickson

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Although there are over 200 million Orthodox Christians worldwide, 4 million of whom live in the United States, their history, beliefs, and practices are unfamiliar to most Americans. This book outlines the evolution of Orthodox Christian dogma, which emerged for the first time in 33 A.D., before shifting its focus to American Orthodoxy--a tradition that traces its origins back to the first Greek and Russian immigrants in the 1700s. The narrative follows the momentous events and notable individuals in the history of the Orthodox dioceses in the U.S., including Archbishop Iakovos' march for civil rights alongside Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Orthodox missionaries' active opposition to…

Book details

List price: $21.99
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 11/21/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 144
Size: 8.27" wide x 5.59" long x 0.43" tall
Weight: 0.440
Language: English




An Ancient Faith in the New World



Entrepreneurs and Missionaries



A Church of Immigrants



The Ethnic Churches



The Quest for Unity



The Orthodox Churches at a Glance


Glossary


Chronology


Further Reading


Index