Faith: Understanding Orthodox Christianity (Faith Catechism) [Paperback]

Clark Carlton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 27, 2007 | Series: Faith Catechism

The best single-volume introduction to Orthodoxy in the English language. The Faith is a beautifully written book that truly answers the question, What is it than you Orthodox believe? Perfect for inquirers and study groups, high school age and up

Product Details

• Paperback: 286 pages
• Publisher: Regina Orthodox Press,Csi (July 27, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964914115
• ISBN-13: 978-0964914117
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #336,426 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Introduction to the Orthodox Church, September 22, 2001

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eric burgess "Simon" (Mi) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Faith: Understanding Orthodox Christianity (Faith Catechism) (Paperback)

This book is one in a series by author Clark Carlton. It is an excellent intro to Orthodoxy for anyone Orthodox or otherwise. Mr. Carlton explains clearly and concisley what the trinity is and why its so important to Christians. The Fall of Mankind, Fervant Intercessors[p.123], What a (S)aint is and is not[p.124] The teachings of Christ[p.127] The Birth and Mission of the Church[p.153] Missions and Evangelism[p.161] Holy Baptim [p.179] The Seal of the Gift of the Holy Spirit[p.191] The Mystical Supper[p.203] And Much, Much more. The other books by Carlton are The Truth and The Faith which are companions and should also be available through Amazon.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A concise Catachism of the Orthodox faith, June 3, 2010

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Dan Spalding (Florida,USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Faith: Understanding Orthodox Christianity (Faith Catechism) (Paperback)

This book is an excellent introduction to the faith of Orthodox Christianity. The material is presented in an easy to digest manner that reads more as conversation than as a theological catechism. At the end of each chapter there is a page titled "Reflection" with questions about the preceding chapter. I don't really care for this "study guide" type format, but it seems that Carlton's intent is that this book might be used in a class setting at some point and he has incorporated the reflection page for this purpose. I have read many other books that introduce the Orthodox Church and its beliefs but I haven't seen a better book than this for someone who is entering the Church and wants to understand the faith.

3 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Thr Faith by Clark Carlson, November 22, 2008

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Jim L. Hangis "'In GOD we trust!'" (Versailles, KY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Faith: Understanding Orthodox Christianity (Faith Catechism) (Paperback)

Very in lighting. As an Orthodox Christian, I feel he stayed pretty much to tradition; which is true of the Orthodox Church. Other Christian and non-Christians should take a look at the Orthodox faith. It is not a religion; it's a faith, a church.