God, Hierarchy, and Power: Orthodox Theologies of Authority from Byzantium

by Ashley M. Purpura

In the current age where democratic and egalitarian ideals have preeminence, Eastern Orthodox Christianity, among other hierarchically organized religious traditions, faces the challenging questions: "Why is hierarchy maintained as the model of organizing the church, and what are the theological justifications for its persistence?" These questions are especially significant for historically and contemporarily understanding how Orthodox Christians...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823278379
• ISBN13: 9780823278374
• Release Date: November 2017
• Publisher: Fordham University Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 8.9"