Christian History

Issue 54

Eastern Orthodoxy

Originally published in 1997

Christian History magazine was published by Christianity Today from 1982 to 2008.

Articles in this Issue

Eastern Orthodoxy: Did You Know?

Little-known or fascinating facts about Eastern Orthodoxy

The Great Divorce

For centuries Christians East and West lived as strangers to one another. Then Catholics violated the Orthodox.

Imperious Mistress?

An Orthodox archbishop on the Catholic pope.

Better the Infidel

Why two attempts at reunion were rejected by the Orthodox people.

Kissers and Smashers

Why the Orthodox killed one another over icons.

The Spirit-Bearers

If you know a little about Eastern monasticism, you know a great deal about Eastern Orthodoxy.

What the Orthodox Believe

Four key differences between the Orthodox and Protestants.

An Exercise in Wonder

Orthodox writers on the deep mysteries of the Christian faith.

The Counsels of Christ

The Orthodox believe Jesus’ voice can still be heard in the seven ecumenical councils.

A Taste of Glory

For the Orthodox, worship is heaven on earth.

We Do Not Wish to Blur the Faith

The spiritual head of Orthodoxy speaks some frank words to Protestants.

Eastern Orthodoxy: Christian History Interview – An Evangelical Appraisal

The strength of Orthodoxy, it turns out, is also its greatest temptation.

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