Understanding World Christianity: Russia
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
Understanding World Christianity: Russia is a broad examination of Christianity—especially Orthodox Christianity—in modern Russia. The Russian Orthodox Church is currently playing a very prominent role in Russian society and politics, and it is not possible to fully understand Russia today without it. The role of Russian Orthodoxy today is a dramatic reversal from the suppression it suffered for most of the 20th century under the Soviet regime. Based upon a wealth of recent research in multiple fields, this book examines the complexity of contemporary Russian Orthodoxy within a historical context. It first introduces the reader to what is distinctive about Orthodox Christianity in general and Russian Orthodoxy in particular, then provides an overview of the history of Christianity in Russia, its various regional expressions, the experience of representative individuals during the 20th century, an examination of modern Russian theology, and ends with an analysis of the post-Soviet relationship of religion, politics, and society. It is an ideal introduction for students and non-specialists interested in Global Christianity, Orthodox Christianity, Russian Studies, and any others who wish to know how Christianity influences, and is influenced by, the Russian context.
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Written by two of the world's leading scholars of Russian Orthodoxy, this splendid volume fills a huge gap in the literature of World Christianity. Kenworthy and Agadjanian's skillful overview balances theological traditions and historical developments with nuanced treatment of contemporary issues. Accessible to broad audiences, and also useful for specialists, it introduces the rich devotional and institutional life of Russia's majority Christian tradition. I recommend it very highly.
—Dana L. Robert, Truman Collins Professor of World Christianity and History of Mission, Boston University
In this luminously written study we have a most beautiful introduction to Russian Christianity that is at once masterly in its coverage and also deeply fascinating in its level of detail.
—John A. McGuckin, Oxford University Faculty of Theology
- Title: Understanding World Christianity: Russia
- Authors: Scott Kenworthy, Alexander Agadjanian
- Series: Understanding World Christianity
- Publisher: Fortress Press
- Print Publication Date: 2021
- Pages: 311
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
- Resource ID: LLS:NDRSTNDNGWRLRSS
- Resource Type: Monograph
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