Orthodoxie, 1 (L')
Collection Initiations générales
304 pages - mars 2009
46,20€
« Une vaste étude de l'histoire, de la doctrine et de la liturgie de l'Église orthodoxe était nécessaire depuis longtemps », affirme le patriarche Alexis dans sa préface : voici le premier volume — trois autres suivront — d'un ouvrage qui entend combler cette lacune. Conçu comme un exposé systématique de l'histoire, des structures canoniques, de la théologie, de la doctrine morale et sociale, de la liturgie et de la vie spirituelle de l'Église orthodoxe, le travail de Mgr Hilarion Alfeyev présente le christianisme orthodoxe comme un système théologique, liturgique et une vision du monde achevés. La théologie orthodoxe est fondée sur l'expérience liturgique ; les principales caractéristiques de l'art orthodoxe — icône, chant, architecture — découlent de la théologie et de la liturgie. Théologie et liturgie influencent les pratiques ascétiques, la piété personnelle de chaque chrétien en particulier, mais aussi le positionnement de l'Église par rapport aux autres confessions chrétiennes, aux autres religions et au monde séculier. L'auteur revient constamment aux sources historiques de l'orthodoxie et relate la fondation de l'Église par le Christ, les temps apostoliques, l'ère des martyrs, l'époque des conciles et de Byzance, jusqu'à sa chute. Il propose ensuite un panorama de l'orthodoxie contemporaine dans le monde, faisant souvent référence aux grandes figures de l'orthodoxie, Pères de l'Église et saints, dont il cite abondamment les œuvres. Le livre ne prétend pas épuiser ces thèmes : il n'est pas une encyclopédie ou un manuel, c'est une tentative d'interprétation de l'orthodoxie dans toute sa diversité, dans son existence historique et contemporaine. Il s'adresse à un lecteur déjà familier avec le monde orthodoxe, désireux de compléter et de systématiser ses connaissances.
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‘A vast study of the history, the doctrine and the liturgy of the Orthodox Church has been lacking for a long time,’ claims the Patriarch Alexis in his preface. Here is the first volume - three are to follow – of a work whose ambition is to fill that gap. Designed as a systematic exposé of the history, canonical structures, theology, moral and social doctrine of the liturgy and the spiritual life of the Orthodox Church, Mgr Hilarion Alfeyev’s work presents Orthodox Christianity as a complete theological and liturgical system and vision of the world. Orthodox theology is based on liturgical experience; the main characteristics of Orthodox art – the icon, chants, architecture – flow from the theology and liturgy. Theology and liturgy also influence the aesthetic practices, the personal piety of each Christian in particular, but also the position of the Church in relation to other Christian confessions, other religions and secular society. The author constantly comes back to the historical sources of Orthodoxy and relates the foundation of the Church by Christ, the apostolic years, the era of martyrs, the councils and Byzantium until its fall. He goes on to present a panorama of contemporary Orthodoxy in the world, often referring to its great figures, Fathers of the Church and saints, whose works are generously quoted. The book doesn’t claim to treat the subject exhaustively: it is neither an encyclopaedia nor a textbook, but a speculative interpretation of Orthodoxy in all its diversity, its historical and contemporary existence. It addresses readers already acquainted with the Orthodox world, who would like to complete and systemize their knowledge.
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‘A vast study of the history, the doctrine and the liturgy of the Orthodox Church has been lacking for a long time,’ claims the Patriarch Alexis in his preface. Here is the first volume - three are to follow – of a work whose ambition is to fill that gap. Designed as a systematic exposé of the history, canonical structures, theology, moral and social doctrine of the liturgy and the spiritual life of the Orthodox Church, Mgr Hilarion Alfeyev’s work presents Orthodox Christianity as a complete theological and liturgical system and vision of the world. Orthodox theology is based on liturgical experience; the main characteristics of Orthodox art – the icon, chants, architecture – flow from the theology and liturgy. Theology and liturgy also influence the aesthetic practices, the personal piety of each Christian in particular, but also the position of the Church in relation to other Christian confessions, other religions and secular society. The author constantly comes back to the historical sources of Orthodoxy and relates the foundation of the Church by Christ, the apostolic years, the era of martyrs, the councils and Byzantium until its fall. He goes on to present a panorama of contemporary Orthodoxy in the world, often referring to its great figures, Fathers of the Church and saints, whose works are generously quoted. The book doesn’t claim to treat the subject exhaustively: it is neither an encyclopaedia nor a textbook, but a speculative interpretation of Orthodoxy in all its diversity, its historical and contemporary existence. It addresses readers already acquainted with the Orthodox world, who would like to complete and systemize their knowledge.
- Dimensions : 145x235x22
- ISBN : 9782204087445
- Poids : 520 grammes
Avec la collaboration de : Alexis II de Moscou, Claire Chernikina
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