American Orthodox Church: A History of Its Beginnings

By Thomas Berger

Book Overview

We all know the Orthodox Church here in North American is a mess. Our church is divided into jurisdictional factions. Our bishops often do not lead. Our laity is often ignorant of our faith. One scandal seems to follow another. The language issue and ethnic pride have lost the Church several generations. What went wrong? What can be done? The answer is in The American Orthodox Church - A History of Its Beginnings. This books courageously illumines our past and points a sane way to a better future. The American Orthodox Church - A History of Its Beginnings will challenge the Orthodox Church in America to actually become Orthodox The American Orthodox Church - A History of Its Beginnings is the most up to date and complete history of the Orthodox Church as She has manifested Herself in North America. The authors masterfully trace the checkered past of Orthodoxy in North America from the eighteenth century to our own day. This wonderful book looks deep within our church as no other volume has. Examining the beginnings of all the various jurisdictions and their triumphs and failures, the authors bring the reader to a real understanding of how, why, where and when Orthodoxy entered American culture. Most importantly, the authors look honestly at the challenges facing Orthodoxy and lay out a sensible road map to a brighter future. The American Orthodox Church - A History of Its Beginnings is a very important and well-written book. It must be studied by all Orthodox who hope to effect much needed changes in the life of the Church. It will shock some, dismay others and turn the bright light of self-examination on the Orthodox Church. Perfect for group study, young adult and up

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1928653146
• ISBN13: 9781928653141
• Release Date: August 2004
• Publisher: UNKNO
• Length: 237 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.7" x 5.5"