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Welcome to the Orthodox Church—its history, theology, worship, spirituality, and daily life.
This friendly guide provides a comprehensive introduction to Orthodoxy, but with a twist: readers learn by making a series of visits to a fictitious church, and get to know the faith as new Christians did for most of history, by immersion. Mathews-Green provides commentary and explanations on everything from how to “venerate” an icon, the Orthodox understanding of the atonement, to the Lenten significance of tofu. It’s the perfect book for inquirers and newcomers, but even readers who have been Orthodox all their lives say they learned things they never knew before.
Enjoyable, easy-to-read, and leavened with humor, Welcome to the Orthodox Church is a gracious guide to the ancient faith of the Christian East. 
This book is perfect for those who:  Are interested in learning about the Orthodox Church Would like to inquire about becoming a catechumen in the Orthodox Church Are considering converting to the Orthodox Church Grew up in the Orthodox Church

From the Publisher

“No one alive today has done more to introduce ordinary Americans to the wonders of the ancient faith than Frederica Mathewes-Green.” -Rod Dreher, author of Live Not by Lies and The Benedict Option

“This is more like a friend than a book. It’s the voice you hope to hear beside you in church, murmuring explanations and encouragement as you make your journey. I highly recommend it.” Rev. Dr. Christopher Metropulos, Executive Director, Orthodox Christian Network

“This is one of the best crafted books I have read. For someone new to Orthodoxy, as am I, this book may be all you need to learn about the liturgy, history, and theology of the Faith.” -Patrick Vosse, 5-star review

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Paraclete Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 1, 2015
Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1557259216
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1557259219
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1 x 8.5 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #48,647 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #25 in Christian Orthodoxy (Books) #79 in Russian History (Books) #182 in History of Christianity (Books)
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