The Friend of the Bridegroom offers a compelling theological interpretation of John the Baptist as seen through the eyes of Eastern Orthodoxy. Written by Sergius Bulgakov, the greatest Russian theologian of modern times, this book sheds new light on the mission and meaning of John the Baptist, commonly referred to in Orthodoxy as the "Forerunner of the Lord." Bulgakov traces the Baptist's life from beginning to end - his birth, his preaching of repentance, his baptism of the Lord, his agony, his death, and his veneration in the context of Eastern Orthodoxy. In addition to its use of the Gospel narratives, Bulgakov's profound portrait of the Baptist is colored by sacred tradition as it is embodied in patristic literature, in liturgy, and in iconography. Yet this is not a work of arcane scholarship intended just for academic readers. Typical of all of Bulgakov's books, The Friend of the Bridegroom is steeped in devotional language and holy awe. In the words of translator Boris Jakim, it is "a work of prayer" that will stir the souls of Christians everywhere.
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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Russian
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By celebrating the venerable conception of the Forerunner (24 September) and his vulnerable birth (24 June), the Holy Church puts him into close proximity with the Mother of God, whose glorious conception (9 December) and glorious birth (9 September) she also celebrates. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Mother of God, Holy Spirit, Old Testament, Son of God, Holy Trinity, Virgin Mary, Gospel of John, New Testament, John the Baptist, Kingdom of God, Lamb of God, Holy Church, Jesus Christ, Lord Himself, Gospel of Luke, Divine Infant, Last Supper, Christ the Savior, Cana of Galilee, Christ Himself, Christ Jesus, Divine Wisdom, Sole Sinless One, Wisdom of Solomon, God's Wisdom New!
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By celebrating the venerable conception of the Forerunner (24 September) and his vulnerable birth (24 June), the Holy Church puts him into close proximity with the Mother of God, whose glorious conception (9 December) and glorious birth (9 September) she also celebrates. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Mother of God, Holy Spirit, Old Testament, Son of God, Holy Trinity, Virgin Mary, Gospel of John, New Testament, John the Baptist, Kingdom of God, Lamb of God, Holy Church, Jesus Christ, Lord Himself, Gospel of Luke, Divine Infant, Last Supper, Christ the Savior, Cana of Galilee, Christ Himself, Christ Jesus, Divine Wisdom, Sole Sinless One, Wisdom of Solomon, God's Wisdom New!
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This book cites 4
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- The Divine Liturgy by David Drillock on page 135
- Philosophy of Economy by Professor Sergei Bulgakov in Front Matter
- Holy Grail and the Eucharist (Esalen-Lindisfarne Library of Russian Philosophy) by Sergei Bulgakov on page 76
- The Bride of the Lamb by Sergius Bulgakov in Front Matter
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