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Mystagogy

A Monastic Reading of Dionysius Areopagita

By: Alexander Golitzin

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Mystagogy

A Monastic Reading of Dionysius Areopagita

By: Alexander Golitzin

Mystagogy: A Monastic Reading of Dionysius Areopagita proposes an interpretation of the Pseudo-Dionysian corpus in light of the liturgical and ascetic tradition that defined the author and his audience. Characterized by both striking originality and remarkable fidelity to the patristic and late neoplatonic traditions, the Dionysian corpus is a coherent and unified structure, whose core and pivot is the treatise known as the Ecclesiastical Hierarchy. Given Pseudo-Dionysius' fundamental continuity with earlier Christian theology and spirituality, it is not surprising that the church, and in particular the ascetic community, recognized that this theological synthesis articulated its own fundamental experience and aspirations. Alexander Golitzin is professor emeritus of patristics at Marquette University and a bishop in the Orthodox Church. He specializes in the origins of Eastern Christian ascetical and mystical tradition. He is the author of `Et introibo ad altare Dei': The Mystagogy of Dionysius Areopagita (Patriarchal Institute); St. Symeon the New Theologian on the Mystical Life: The Ethical Discourses, 3 vols. (St Vladimir's Seminary Press); and New Light from the Holy Mountain (St. Tikhon's Seminary Press), as well as several studies collected in The Theophaneia School: Jewish Roots of Christian Mysticism, ed. AndreiOrlov and Basil Lurie (Gorgias).

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Liturgical Press

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0879077603

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9780879077600

The A to Z of the Orthodox Church

By: Michael Prokurat,Michael D. Peterson,Alexander Golitzin

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The A to Z of the Orthodox Church

By: Michael Prokurat,Michael D. Peterson,Alexander Golitzin

Of the three major branches of Christianity, Orthodoxy is the least known and most misunderstood. The A to Z of the Orthodox Church provides students, researchers, and specialists with a desk encyclopedia of the theology and theologians, saints, sinners, places and events of the Eastern Church. Two millennia of the religion are surveyed in over five hundred concise entries, concentrating primarily on the last 150 years. Includes an overview of the early Church through the Byzantine and Russian Empires, into the present multinational Orthodox presence in the ecumenical movement. Many of the general entries cannot be found elsewhere in English, and the comprehensive compilation of biographies of 19th- and 20th-century Orthodox theologians (American, Russian, Greek, and many other nationalities) is published here for the first time. This book includes a detailed 4,000-year chronology, illustrations, extensive bibliography, and an appendix listing the current canonical patriarchs and autocephalous churches.

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Scarecrow Press

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1461664039

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9781461664031

Mystagogy

A Monastic Reading of Dionysius Areopagita

By: Alexander Golitzin

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Once A Grand Duke

By Alexander Grand Duke of Russia

By: Alexander Mikhailovich

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Once A Grand Duke

By Alexander Grand Duke of Russia

By: Alexander Mikhailovich

Former Grand Duke Alexander Mikhailovic of Russia presents his memoirs and his reflections on the downfall of the Romanov family in this enlightening account of the final fifty years of the Russian Empire. The author narrates his childhood experiences growing up in the Caucuses and explains how he turned away from his expected role within the army in favour of serving in the navy. He describes his visits to South Africa, America and Europe and we see the headstrong Duke’s love of the outdoors. When his cousin becomes Tsar Nicholas II, Alexander Mikhailovic must play a part in the government and the reader is given an inside perspective of the running of the Russian Empire. His distorted perspective of autocracy is presented unapologetically and his opinions are often hypocritical. His hatred of the liberals who were responsible for the deaths of many of his friends and family members is unsurprising, but is contradicted by his own liberal ideas and rebellion against the Orthodox Church. This volume’s contents include: - Our Friends of December the Fourteenth - A Grand Duke is Born - My First War - An Emperor in Love - A Grand Duke Comes of Age - My Relatives - Millions That Were - Nicholas II Read & Co. History is proud to have republished this unique account of the last fifty years of the Russian empire and the events leading up to the fated February Revolution. Not to be missed by those with an interest in Russian history and the Romanov dynasty.

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Read Books Ltd

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1528766733

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9781528766739

3 Baruch

Greek-Slavonic Apocalypse of Baruch

By: Alexander Kulik

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3 Baruch

Greek-Slavonic Apocalypse of Baruch

By: Alexander Kulik

This work provides the key to one of the most enigmatic Jewish Hellenistic texts preserved in Greek and Slavonic. Despite the fact that 3 Baruch is one of the major early Jewish apocalypses, it has been relatively neglected in modern scholarship, probably since 3 Baruch is one of the most difficult works to comprehend and classify. Its content differs significantly from that of other writings of the same genre, as the book preserves syncretistic ideas and tendencies which are combined in unique ways. The worldview, the message, and the very textual structure of 3 Baruch are enigmatic in many respects. The present study demonstrates that the textual history of 3 Baruch, implicit meanings and structural links in its text, as well as conceptions behind the text, are partly reconstructable. Moreover, 3 Baruch, properly read, significantly enriches our understanding of the history of the motifs found in early Jewish lore, at times providing missing links between different stages of their development, and preserves important evidence on the roots of Jewish mysticism, proto-Gnostic and proto-Christian traditions. The study contains the introduction, synoptic translation, textual notes, and detailed commentaries.

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Walter de Gruyter

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3110212498

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Historical Dictionary of the Latter-day Saints

By: Thomas G. Alexander,Davis Bitton

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Historical Dictionary of the Latter-day Saints

By: Thomas G. Alexander,Davis Bitton

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a Christian church that was organized by six men in western New York in 1830 under the leadership of Joseph Smith, the church has grown to more than 16 million members today. A restoration of the primitive church organized by Jesus Christ in the first century C. E., the church’s membership was originally all Americans. The church is now, however, a worldwide church with more members who live outside the United States than inside. The fourth edition of Historical Dictionary of the Latter-day Saints contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 400 cross-referenced entries on the important people, ideas, doctrine, and events during the hundred-ninety year history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1538120720

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Historical Dictionary of Mormonism

By: Davis Bitton,Thomas G. Alexander

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Historical Dictionary of Mormonism

By: Davis Bitton,Thomas G. Alexander

Mormonism is the unofficial name for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, which originated in the early 1800s. Mormonism refers to the doctrines taught by Joseph Smith, doctrines that are believed to be original gospel preached by Jesus Christ. The Mormons oppose abortion, homosexuality, unmarried sexual acts, pornography, gambling, tobacco, consuming alcohol, tea, coffee, and the use of drugs. Despite its relatively young age, the Mormon Church continues to grow, and today it contains about 13 million members. The third edition of the Historical Dictionary of Mormonism expands on the second edition with a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on crucial persons, organizations, churches, beliefs, and events. Clearing up many of the misconceptions held about Mormonism and its members, this is an essential reference.

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Scarecrow Press

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0810862514

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9780810862517

Rockslides and Rock Avalanches of Central Asia

Distribution, Morphology, and Internal Structure

By: Alexander Strom,Kanatbek Abdrakhmatov

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Rockslides and Rock Avalanches of Central Asia

Distribution, Morphology, and Internal Structure

By: Alexander Strom,Kanatbek Abdrakhmatov

Rockslides and Rock Avalanches of Central Asia: Distribution, Impacts, and Hazard Assessment arms scientists with an inclusive and specialized reference for future studies of large-scale bedrock landslides in Central Asia, a phenomenon that poses a major threat to local communities, infrastructure and industrial facilities. The book covers the Dzungaria, Tien Shan, and Pamir mountain systems that are characterized by arid climates and scarce forestation, and is an ideal reference for scientists searching for data that accurately summarizes bedrock landslides through the analyses of a multitude of case studies that have applications in comparable, global scenarios. Through its relatively low precipitation and good preservation of minor geomorphic features, particularly those formed by past landslides, this region provides opportunities for detailed study of the internal structure of landslide bodies. - Summarizes the present-day knowledge of bedrock landslide distribution in the Dzungaria, Tien Shan and Pamir mountains - Describes case studies illustrating both general characteristics of large bedrock landslides and other specific features, allowing comparative analysis of numerous case studies - Presents the classification of bedrock landslides and related models based on deposits, morphology and internal structures that can be applied to global locations

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Elsevier

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0128032057

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9780128032053

Your Birthday Sign Through Time

A Chronicle of the Forces That Shape Your Destiny

By: Skye Alexander

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Your Birthday Sign Through Time

A Chronicle of the Forces That Shape Your Destiny

By: Skye Alexander

Comprehensive and captivating, this is the definitive astrological yearbook of the 20th century. An attractive compilation of signs and profiles, this book is an authoritative astrology book with an impressive reach. The addition of history, pop culture, and current events material makes it an enticing read.

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Beyond Words/Atria Books

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0743462610

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Mystagogy

Mystagogy

The A to Z of the Orthodox Church

The A to Z of the Orthodox Church

Mystagogy

Mystagogy

Once A Grand Duke

Once A Grand Duke

3 Baruch

3 Baruch

Historical Dictionary of the Latter-day Saints

Historical Dictionary of the Latter-day Saints

Historical Dictionary of Mormonism

Historical Dictionary of Mormonism

Rockslides and Rock Avalanches of Central Asia

Rockslides and Rock Avalanches of Central Asia

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