{"product_id":"on-the-dogma-of-the-church-an-historical-overview-of-the-sources-of-ecclesiology-hardcover","title":"On the Dogma of the Church: An Historical Overview of the Sources of Ecclesiology - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSt Hilarion Troitsky\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNathan Williams\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Upon this rock I shall build My church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.\" (Matt. 16:18).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe question of the identity of the Church, its membership, hierarchy, and mysteries, is of paramount importance today and also the primary stumbling block within heterodoxy and the ecumenical movement. As such, it is essential that the diachronic, catholic, patristic consensus be presented.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn the Dogma of the Church: An Historical Overview of the Sources of Ecclesiology\u003c\/em\u003e, the Holy Hieromartyr Hilarion (Troitsky) explores patristic resources from the early centuries of Christianity. He brings seminal works at the periphery of the consciousness of every Christian to the forefront as living witnesses to the unbroken tradition of the Church. St. Hilarion's staggeringly extensive familiarity with sources both patristic and modern, coupled with his own lucid thinking and profoundly Orthodox outlook, superbly equip him for his extensive analysis of the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEminently engaging and highly readable, this collection of essays takes the reader on a journey through an exploration of the dogma of the Church in the experience of her members, both prominent and plebeian. St. Hilarion presents the reader with historical affirmations of present-day church life and worship, touching on subjects ranging from hierarchical roles to biblical mistranslations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the words of the foreword to the 2004 Russian edition, \"[I]n his works Hieromartyr Hilarion expounds the catholic truth of the Church, and does so naturally and organically, for his whole life melded entirely with the life of the Church. This is why, when discussing things well-known and generally accepted, Father Hilarion was able to present them in his own way and in a new light.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis superb collection of essays is one that will edify the minds and enrich the ecclesiastical lives of new generations of Christians of all walks of life, while providing invaluable context for evaluating the authenticity and Orthodoxy of contemporary theories about the church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 626\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.81 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 07, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52090695876909,"sku":"9781639410309","price":49.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/on-the-dogma-of-the-church-an-historical-overview-of-the-sources-of-ecclesiology-hardcover-7414209.webp?v=1780162937","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/on-the-dogma-of-the-church-an-historical-overview-of-the-sources-of-ecclesiology-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}