The Faith We Hold [Paperback]

Archbisop Paul of Finaland (Author), Marita Nykanen (Author), Esther Williams (Author), Alexander Schmemann (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1980

This unpretentious little book was written 'to describe Orthodoxy from the inside to those outside.' At the same time, as its author suggests, it may serve as 'an Episcopal pastoral letter' for the Orthodox themselves, for it deals with Orthodox faith in its most basic elements, revealing with remarkable simplicity and directness its messages of salvation for all mankind.

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Language Notes

Text: English, Finnish (translation)

About the Author

Archbishop Paul of Finland was head of the Orthodox Church of Finland from 1960 to 1988. The spiritual vitality and growth which he brought to his church made him a nationally respected religious leader, and a respected voice throughout the Orthodox world.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: St Vladimirs Seminary Pr (January 1, 1980)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 091383663X
• ISBN-13: 978-0913836637
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #619,312 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Faith We Hold, November 17, 2011

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This review is from: The Faith We Hold (Paperback)

This is a classic and it is an easy and concise expose of the Orthodox Christian faith. I recommend it highly.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Lovely Introduction to Orthodoxy, July 17, 2011

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This a a brief and lovely introduction to Eastern Orthodoxy, written by the late Archbishop Paul of Finland. He says that he intends it as an introduction to non-Orthodox people, as well as a kind of pastoral letter to his people. It is very simple, but profound, and I find myself returning to it again and again.