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Orthodox Christians in America - A Short History (Paperback)
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Orthodox Christians in America - A Short History (Paperback)
Series: Religion in American Life
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Although there are over 200 million Orthodox Christians worldwide,
4 million of whom live in the United States, their history,
beliefs, and practices are unfamiliar to most Americans. This book
outlines the evolution of Orthodox Christian dogma, which emerged
for the first time in 33 A.D., before shifting its focus to
American Orthodoxy--a tradition that traces its origins back to the
first Greek and Russian immigrants in the 1700s. The narrative
follows the momentous events and notable individuals in the history
of the Orthodox dioceses in the U.S., including Archbishop Iakovos'
march for civil rights alongside Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., the
Orthodox missionaries' active opposition to the mistreatment of
native Inuit in Alaska, the quest for Orthodox unity in America,
the massive influx of converts since the 1960s, and the often
strained relationship between American Orthodox groups and the
mother churches on the other side of the Atlantic. Erickson
explains the huge impact Orthodox Christianity has had on the
history of immigration, and how the religion has changed as a
result of the American experience. Lively, engaging, and thoroughly
researched, the book unveils an insightful portrait of an ancient
faith in a new world.
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