This book explores Eastern Orthodox Christianity both as a serious study and in a manner accessible to the widest range of readership. ... [from back cover].

Father Anthony J. Salim collection-March 2019.

1. Historical outlines -- Origins -- Differentiation -- Estrangement -- Schism -- 2. The Byzantine theological view -- Gospel, culture and byzantium -- Trinity and incarnation -- The mystery of the church -- The bishop in the church -- Holy tradition -- The Laos, People of God -- 3. The sacramental mysteries -- An approach to the Sacraments -- Eucharist -- Marriage -- Penance -- Fast and feast -- 4. Tradition in life -- Earth made Heaven -- The Worshipper in the church -- Monasticism -- Icons -- The Jesus Prayer -- 5. Eastern Christianity, today and tomorrow -- The Orthodox Church today -- 6. Eastern rite Catholics -- 7. Toward reunion -- 8. Beginning to understand -- Conclusion -- Appendixes -- 1. Genealogy of the Christian liturgies -- 2. Further reading.