The Martyrdom of Polycarp : Translation, Introduction, and Commentary /
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This volume provides a detailed introduction addressing critical issues such as authorship, date, integrity, miracles, Jewish involvement, the imitation of Christ, theology, and ethics. The section-by-section commentary examines grammar, philology, text critical questions, metaphors, intertextuality, historical issues, etc. In addition, there are numerous excursuses on topics such as the charge of atheism in antiquity, praying toward the east, the repurposing of Roman stadia, and the cult of the saints. Throughout, the author engages a wide array of secondary literature. A modern theological postscript considers the ongoing relevance of the Martyrdom of Polycarp in our contemporary world marked by religious violence
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1 online resource (394 pages) : illustrations. :
Includes bibliographical references and index. :
9789004748996
Orthodox Christians and Muslims in Cappadocia : Local Interactions in an Ottoman Countryside (1839-1923) /
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This book traces the history of everyday relations of Greek-Orthodox Christians and Muslims of Cappadocia, an Ottoman countryside inhabited by various ethno-religious groups, either sharing the same settlements, or living in neighbouring villages. Based on Ottoman state archives, testimonies collected by the Centre of Asia Minor Studies, and various pre-1923 hand-written and printed sources mostly in Ottoman- and Karamanli-Turkish, and Greek, the study covers the period from 1839 to 1923 and proposes an anthropological perspective on everyday cross-religious interactions. It focuses on questions such as identification and mapping of communities, sharing of space and resources, use of languages, and religiosity in the context of conversions and of shared sacred spaces and beliefs to investigate everyday realities of a multireligious rural society which disappeared with the fall of the Empire.
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1 online resource (350 pages) : illustrations. :
Includes bibliographical references and index. :
9789004547704
Orthodox Christians and Islam in the Postmodern Age.
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The patristic, ecclesiological, and liturgical revival in the Orthodox Church has had a profound impact on world Orthodoxy and the ecumenical movement. Orthodox leaders have also contributed to the movement's efforts in inter-religious dialogue, especially with Muslims. Yet this book is the first comprehensive attempt to assess an Orthodox 'position' on Islam. It explains why, despite being neighbors for centuries, relations between Orthodox Christians and Muslims have become increasingly complex as internal and external forces challenge their ability to understand each other and live in peace. It demonstrates how a growing number of Orthodox scholars and leaders have reframed the discussion on Islam, while endorsing and participating in dialogue with Muslims. It shows how a positive relationship with Muslims (and Islam in a general sense) is an essential aspect of Orthodox Christians' historical past, present identity, and future aspirations.
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1 online resource (266 pages) :
9789004229594 :
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Christianity in Egypt : A History of the Coptic Orthodox And Evangelical Presbyterian Churches /
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Drawing on primary sources as well as imminent scholars in the field, Parker has written a history of Christianity in Egypt that is scholarly and accessible. It challenges the common assumption that Egyptian Christianity is backward and irrelevant. Rather, as Parker writes in the preface, "the history of Egyptian Christianity presented in the pages to follow is of a people who enjoyed a brilliant golden age, suffered a long era of heartbreaking debilitation, and have now entered a period potentially breathtaking revival." It is a story worthy in its own right but also inspiring and instructive for the global church.
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1 online resource (376 pages) : illustrations. :
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9789004754768
Orthodoxe religiöse Bildung in der Diaspora : Identitätsstiftend - kooperativ - ökumenisch innovativ /
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Für die orthodoxe religiöse Bildung der deutschsprachigen Diaspora stellt sich die Frage, wie sie sich in ihrem aktuellen Kontext verortet und perspektivisch weiterentwickeln will. Prozesse der Identitätsbildung und -bewahrung sind durch kulturelle, sprachliche und innerorthodoxe Heterogenität gekennzeichnet. Diesbezüglich bilden Minoritätssituation sowie die sich verändernden Vorzeichen in Gesellschaft und Schule einen elementaren Rahmen. So gehört zum orthodoxen Religionsunterricht die innerorthodoxe Kooperation. Zugleich ist die Frage nach konfessioneller Kooperation virulent. Dies gilt im Hinblick sowohl auf die Teilnahme vieler orthodoxer Kinder und Jugendlicher an einem evangelischen oder katholischen Religionsunterricht, als auch auf die jüngsten Entwicklungen zum Christlichen Religionsunterricht in Niedersachsen. Dieses Spannungsfeld zwischen Identität, Kooperation und Innovation beleuchtet der Band mit dem Ziel, Impulse für eine pluralitätsfähige religiöse Bildung zu bieten.
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1 online resource (300 pages) : illustrations. :
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9783657797912
Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity in a Global Context : Entanglements and Disconnections /
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"Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity constitutes an exceptional religious tradition flourishing in sub-Saharan Africa already since late antiquity. The volume places Ethiopian Orthodoxy into a global context and explores the various ways in which it has been interconnected with the wider Christian world from the Aksumite period until today. By highlighting the formative role of both wide-ranging translocal religious interactions as well as disruptions thereof, the contributors challenge the perception of this African Christian tradition as being largely isolated in the course of its history. Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity in a Global Context: Entanglements and Disconnections offers a new perspective on the Horn of Africa's Christian past and reclaims its place on the map of global Christianity"--
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1 online resource. :
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9789004505254
9789004504349
Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity in a Global Context : Entanglements and Disconnections /
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"Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity constitutes an exceptional religious tradition flourishing in sub-Saharan Africa already since late antiquity. The volume places Ethiopian Orthodoxy into a global context and explores the various ways in which it has been interconnected with the wider Christian world from the Aksumite period until today. By highlighting the formative role of both wide-ranging translocal religious interactions as well as disruptions thereof, the contributors challenge the perception of this African Christian tradition as being largely isolated in the course of its history. Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity in a Global Context: Entanglements and Disconnections offers a new perspective on the Horn of Africa's Christian past and reclaims its place on the map of global Christianity"--
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1 online resource. :
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9789004505254
9789004504349
Tattooed and/or Pierced Christians? : A Comparative Analysis of Catholic and Orthodox Perspectives on Body Modification /
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Despite the widespread popularity of body modification, this study is the first to provide a comparative analysis of Catholic and Orthodox perspectives on tattoos and piercings. By examining historical, doctrinal, and ethical debates, the book explores scriptural interpretations, official Church teachings, and theological arguments. It also considers cultural and pastoral dimensions, shedding light on a controversial yet relevant issue in contemporary Christianity. As a comparative study, it not only deepens the understanding of Catholic and Orthodox traditions but also fosters interfaith and intercultural dialogue, promoting communication and mutual respect. By bridging historical perspectives with modern practice, this research offers valuable insights for theologians, scholars, and readers interested in an intersectional study of faith, identity, and personal expression.
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1 online resource (242 pages) : illustrations. :
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9783657798155
Jewish Roots of Eastern Christian Mysticism : Studies in Honor of Alexander Golitzin /
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The essays collected in Jewish Roots of Eastern Christian Mysticism intend to honor Alexander Golitzin, a scholar known for his keen attention to the Jewish matrix of Eastern Orthodox spirituality. Following Golitzin's insights, this Festschrift explores influences of Jewish apocalypticism and mysticism on certain early and late Christian authors, including Irenaeus, Origen, Evagrius of Pontus, Pseudo-Dionysius, and Symeon the New Theologian. Special attention is given to Jewish theophanic traditions regarding the beatific vision of the divine Glory (Kavod), which profoundly shaped Eastern Christian theology and liturgy. This volume demonstrates that recent developments in the study of apocalyptic literature, the Qumran Scrolls, Gnosticism, and later Jewish mysticism throw new and welcome light on the sources and continuities of Orthodox theology, liturgy, and spirituality
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1 online resource. :
9789004429536
9789004429529
Individual and Community in the Public Discourse of the Orthodox Church /
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This book intends to shed new light on the place of the individual in the Orthodox tradition and theology, its relationship to the community, the communal understanding of the Church and the theology of personhood. Furthermore it discusses issues related to this problématique, such as the weak position of civil society in predominantly Orthodox countries or the question of pluralism and human rights. All contributions of Orthodox theologian and experts on Orthodox Christianity reflect the diverse conceptions of the individual and the community within recent Orthodox theology and churches, and contribute to a modern understanding of Orthodox Christianity. Contributors include Theofilos Abatzidis, Nikolaos Asproulis, Ionut Biliuta, José Casanova, Elisabeth Gräb-Schmidt, Hans-Peter Grosshans, Pantelis Kalaitzidis, Christos Karakolis, Assaad Elias Kattan, Katharina Kunter, Lidiya Lozova, Dimitrios Moschos, Basileios Thermos, Ekaterini Tsalampouni, Georgios Vlantis.
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1 online resource (350 pages) : illustrations. :
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9783657798087
Jewish Martyrdom in Antiquity : From the Books of Maccabees to the Babylonian Talmud /
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This volume offers a comprehensive discussion of all relevant sources concerning Jewish martyrdom in Antiquity. By viewing these narratives together, tracing their development and comparing them to other traditions, the authors seek to explore how Jewish is Jewish martyrdom? To this end, they analyse the impact of the changing social and religious-cultural circumstances and the interactions with Graeco-Roman and Christian traditions. This results in the identification of important continuities and discontinuities. Consequently, while political ideals that are prominent in 2 and 4 Maccabees are remarkably absent from rabbinic sources, the latter reveal a growing awareness of Christian motifs and discourse.
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9789004538269
Katholische und orthodoxe Theologie im Dialog mit der Medizin /
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Bioethische Fragen am Anfang und Ende des menschlichen Lebens aufgrund neuer medizintechnischer Möglichkeiten, insbesondere durch Künstliche Intelligenz, bedürfen der ethischen Analyse. Der ökumenische Dialog der katholischen und orthodoxen Theologie steht dabei vor der Herausforderung, dass es häufig weniger um dogmatische Schwierigkeiten geht als darum, wie sich Christinnen und Christen bei bioethischen Fragen in säkularen Gesellschaften positionieren sollten. Die wichtigste katholisch-orthodoxe Gemeinsamkeit ist dabei die Orientierung an den anthropologischen Grundlagen, die das christliche Menschenbild bereitstellt. See Less
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1 online resource (104 pages) : illustrations. :
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9783657796359
The Christ who Embraces : An Orthodox Theology of Margins /
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Jacob Joseph's book, The Christ who Embraces: An Orthodox Theology of Margins , explores the intersection of Orthodox Christian mission and caste dynamics among St. Thomas/Syrian/Orthodox Christians in India. It defines a liturgical touch or embrace in the context of 'untouchability,' where people identify as equal without discrimination, reflecting the inseparable unity of Christ's transcendental (divine) and immanent (human) nature. See Less
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1 online resource (231 pages) : illustrations. :
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9789004703629