Peter The Great And The Modern Church Of Russia

""Peter the Great and the Modern Church of Russia"" by Arthur Penrhyn Stanley is a historical account of the reign of Peter the Great and his efforts to modernize the Russian Orthodox Church. The book provides a detailed analysis of Peter's religious policies and their impact on the Church, as well as his relationship with the Patriarch and other religious leaders. Stanley also delves into the broader cultural and political context of Peter's reign, exploring the tensions between traditionalism and modernity in Russia at the time. The book is based on extensive research and offers a nuanced perspective on the complex issues surrounding Peter's religious reforms. Overall, ""Peter the Great and the Modern Church of Russia"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Russian history, religion, and culture.THIS 42 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Lectures on the History of the Eastern Church, by Arthur Penrhyn Stanley. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766127117.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.