Welcome to the Orthodox Church—its history; theology; worship; spirituality; and daily life. This friendly guide provides a comprehensive introduction to Orthodoxy; but with a twist: readers learn by making a series of visits to a fictitious church; and get to know the faith as new Christians did for most of history; by immersion. Mathews-Green provides commentary and explanations on everything from how to “venerate†an icon; the Orthodox understanding of the atonement; to the Lenten significance of tofu. It’s the perfect book for inquirers and newcomers; but even readers who have been Orthodox all their say they learned things they never knew before. Enjoyable; easy-to-read; and leavened with humor; Welcome to the Orthodox Church is a gracious guide to the ancient faith of the Christian East.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Admiral Semmes Unreconstructed SouthernerBy NC Tar HeelInteresting book written by a man devoted to the Confederacy. Very spirited defense of the South and vehement condemnation of the North as well as a chronicle of his service as captain of the CSS Alabama and Sumter. Definitely not a boring impersonal narrative. Likes to quote poetry and use commas. The book is divided into 59 chapters. The first 6 chapters are devoted to the events which led to the War. The narrative of his service afloat begins in Chapter 7 and is based on the logbook that he kept aboard the CSS Sumter and CSS Alabama.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. The Most Powerful Patriotic Writing I Have Ever ReadBy Wesley MasseyThis is an incredible accounting of the reasons for the War of Nothern Aggression and the defense for the freedom from tyrannical powers. In reading these memoirs; I get a true look at the difference in today's generation and that blessed generation of brave men that had tasted of the actual liberty that this once great Nation's founding fathers risked and sacrificed all that they had to obtain! It is a must read for any who would consider themselves a patriot of these United States of America.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Now this is a BOOKBy Margie ReadI may not live long enough to finish this amazing tale told by Admiral Raphael Semmes of his command of the Confederate Navy ship in the War Between the States. This is the biggest book I have ever owned page wise. It is so heavy it is hard to sit and study which is why reading it takes so much time. But I intend to keep at it because Admiral Semmes can write and his thoughts and opinions are well worth learning. It is recommended to any history buff for informative and enjoyable reading.
