Catholicism & Orthodox Christianity

A Chelsea House Title

Khaled Anatolios and Stephen F. Brown

Narrated by Tim Lundeen

Available from Audible

Book published by Chelsea House

Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity, Third Edition traces Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity from their roots in early Christian churches to the way these religions are observed today. Recounted here is the historical passage of the Catholic and Orthodox faiths, from the original teachings of Jesus Christ to the early separation of the Eastern and Western Churches to recent attempts at reconciliation. The central doctrines of Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity are explored as background to such current issues as the child abuse scandals of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States and the many tensions over abortion and gay marriage that exist in American society. The philosophy of Pope Benedict XVI, ecumenism and interreligious dialogue, and the role of lay communities are also highlighted.

Chelsea House titles offer informative, well written introductions to a wide variety of subjects.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

PREFACE

CHAPTER 1: Introduction: The Modern Catholic and Orthodox Worlds

CHAPTER 2: The Origins of the Churches

CHAPTER 3: The History of the Churches

CHAPTER 4: Basic Beliefs and Practices

CHAPTER 5: The Influence of the Churches

CHAPTER 6: Facing New Challenges