The Challenges of Modernity to the Orthodox Church in Estonia and Latvia (1917-1940) (Hardcover, New edition)

After the collapse of the Russian Empire in 1917, Orthodox Christians in Estonia and Latvia had to rethink their place in society and reorganise the local Orthodox Church. The Church was challenged both by the new political circumstances and by societal antagonism. In both cases, the local ecclesiastic authorities considered themselves independent from the Patriarchate of Moscow, although in very different fashions. This study uses primarily periodicals and other published sources from the period between 1917 and 1940 to shed light on the internal discussions in the respective Orthodox Churches on issues of authority, identity, and history. This includes creating adequate structures for the Church, reforming liturgical elements and emphasising the positive role of Orthodox Christianity in Estonian and Latvian history.

General

Imprint:	Peter Lang Ag
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Erfurter Studien zur Kulturgeschichte des Orthodoxen Christentums, 6
Release date:	September 2012
First published:	2012
Authors:	Sebastian Rimestad
Dimensions:	210 x 148 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	333
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-3-631-62437-1
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > 1750 to 1900 Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > History > World history > 1750 to 1900 Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > General Books > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > General
LSN:	3-631-62437-9
Barcode:	9783631624371

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