Lectures on the History of the Eastern Church

Lectures on the History of the Eastern Church is a book written by Arthur Penrhyn Stanley, a renowned British churchman and historian. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of the Eastern Church, covering the period from the early days of Christianity to the present day.The book is divided into a series of lectures, each of which covers a different aspect of Eastern Church history. The lectures cover topics such as the early history of Christianity in the East, the rise of the Byzantine Empire, the development of Eastern theology, the schism between the Eastern and Western Churches, and the modern history of the Eastern Church.Stanley's writing style is engaging and accessible, making the book suitable for both scholars and general readers. The book is also well-researched, drawing on a wide range of primary and secondary sources to provide a detailed and nuanced account of Eastern Church history.Overall, Lectures on the History of the Eastern Church is an important work of scholarship that provides a valuable insight into the history of one of the world's oldest and most influential religious traditions.1894. With and Introduction on the Study of Ecclesiastical History. Contents: Provinceand Study of Ecclesiastical History; The Eastern Church; Council of Nicaea; Emperor Constantine; Athanasius; Mahometanism in its Relations to the Eastern Church; Russian Church; Russian Church in the Middle Ages; Patriarch Nicon; Peter the Great and the Modern Church of Russia; Chronological Table.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.