The series Religion and Society (RS) contributes to the exploration of religions as social systems- both in Western and non-Western societies; in particular, it examines religions in their differentiation from, and intersection with, other cultural systems, such as art, economy, law and politics. Due attention is given to paradigmatic case or comparative studies that exhibit a clear theoretical orientation with the empirical and historical data of religion and such aspects of religion as ritual, the religious imagination, constructions of tradition, iconography, or media. In addition, the formation of religious communities, their construction of identity, and their relation to society and the wider public are key issues of this series.

This volume contains the acts of the international congress on the Union of Brest which was held at Hernan Castle, the Netherlands, in March 1996. Most articles deal with historical aspects of the Union of Brest, adn the others with the current situation of the Union and ecumenical aspects. The contributors ara Sophia Senyk, Borys Gudziak, Francis Thomson, William Veder, Arno Langeler, Alexey Yudin, Michael Hrynchyshyn, Johan Meijer, Serge Keleher, Georgi Zyablitsev, Bert Groen and Anton Houtepen.