An Introduction to God: Encountering the Divine in Orthodox Christianity
Overview
Speaking to non-believers and believers alike, Father Andrew Damick attempts to create a sacred space in which we can encounter God. In this compact volume, he distills the essence of the Orthodox Christian faith, addressing the fundamental mysteries of where God is, who God is, why we go to church, and why Christian morality matters. If you’ve only heard about the Protestant or Roman Catholic version of Christianity, what he has to say may surprise you—and make you long to encounter God in Jesus Christ.
Key Features
- Provides a comprehensive introduction to Orthodox Christianity
- Explains key ideas about the Orthodox Church
- Presents insights into the journey of faith
Contents
- Entering the Mystery: Where Is God?
- The Mystery of Jesus Christ: Who Is God?
- The Mystery of Worship: Why Go to Church?
- The Mystery of the Church: Whom Can We Trust?
- The Mystery of Morality: Why Be Moral?
Top Highlights
“Because of who Jesus was (and is), both God and man, humanity has the possibility of being restored to full communion with God.” (Page 22)
“If we are going to meet God, we have to approach the sacred meeting space with a sense that we do not own it and cannot define it. We have to sweep it clear of our preconceptions. We have to begin with a sense of wonder at the mystery, to stand awed in its presence. When we do that, then perhaps we may meet God.” (Page 47)
“We do not seek to be absorbed into God. No, we as distinct, discrete persons are encountering the pinnacle of personhood, the Second Person of the Trinity, Jesus Christ, and in Him, we also encounter the Father and the Spirit, and we get there through the physical reality of the Incarnation.” (Page 62)
“Christianity traditionally has taught that the reason we can know God is that God has revealed Himself to us as Jesus Christ. For the Orthodox, that revelation is the beginning and purpose of all theology and spiritual experience.” (Page 46)
“The four spaces I would like us to explore for the next chapters may be expressed in these four questions: Who is God? Why go to church? Whom can we trust? Why be moral?” (Pages 40–41)
- Title: An Introduction to God: Encountering the Divine in Orthodox Christianity
- Author: Andrew Stephen Damick
- Publisher: Ancient Faith
- Print Publication Date: 2014
- Logos Release Date: 2015
- Pages: 192
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Orthodox Eastern Church › Doctrines; God › Knowableness; Antiochian school
- ISBNs: 9781936270996, 1936270994
- Resource ID: LLS:NNTRDCTCHRSTNTY
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-25T20:27:55Z