Catholicism & Orthodox Christianity Contributor(s): Brown, Stephen F. (Author), Anatolios, Khaled (Author), O'Brien, Joanne (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1604131063 ISBN-13: 9781604131062 Publisher: Chelsea House Publications
Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: May 2009 Annotation: "Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity, Third Edition" traces Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity from their roots in early Christian churches to the way these religions are observed today. Recounted here is the historical passage of the Catholic and Orthodox faiths, from the original teachings of Jesus Christ to the early separation of the Eastern and Western Churches to recent attempts at reconciliation. The central doctrines of Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity are explored as background to such current issues as the child abuse scandals of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States and the many tensions over abortion and gay marriage that exist in American society. The philosophy of Pope Benedict XVI, ecumenism and interreligious dialogue, and the role of lay communities are also highlighted. Click for more in this series: World Religions (Facts on File) |
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BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Religion - Christianity |
Dewey: 280.209 |
LCCN: 2008043046 |
Age Level: 12-17 |
Grade Level: 7-12 |
Series: World Religions (Facts on File) |
Physical Information: 0.61" H x 7.34" W x 9.58" L (1.31 lbs) 144 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Religious Orientation - Catholic |
Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Table of Contents |
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Publisher Description: This third edition traces Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity from their roots to the present day. The central doctrines are explored as background to such current issues as the child abuse scandals of the American Roman Catholic Church and the tensions over abortion, gay marriage and the declining number of priests being ordained. |
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