The Living God is a unique catechetical work for families, inquirers, and adults who are searching for a clear, vivid presentation of the Christian faith. Unlike traditional catechisms containing questions and answers in a rather formal, even scholastic style, this introduction to the basic teachings and life of the Church brings together Scripture, theology, iconography, hymnography, feasts and liturgy in a fully integrated manner. Originally written in French as a "catechism for the family," this English edition, with its warm, personal, holistic approach, will be welcomed by parents, catechists, teachers, pastors, and persons of any age who are looking for a simple way to explain or understand the sources of the Church's revelation. The book is characterized by its unique and creative method of organization: a "seeker" poses the questions, representing those of many believers; and the "sage" answers, articulating the Church's explanation to those questions. The two volumes integrate the major feasts of the liturgical year with an overview of the history of salvation. Volume I contains the period from the Creation through the Resurrection of Christ. Volume II begins with the feast of Ascension continues through the book of Revelation and concludes with the Sacraments of Prayer in the life of the Church. Both volumes are illustrated with musical examples as well as color and monochrome reproductions of icons.
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Living God - My Favorite Catechism,
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This review is from: Living God: A Catechism for the Christian Faith - Volumes 1 & 2 (Paperback)
This two volume set is just a joy to read. Colorful icons and illustrations are found throughout. Any catechism is going to take you systematically through the various doctrines and teachings. What sets this apart is that the authors draw very heavily from the liturgical and hymnological tradition of the Church. They are taking the ancient Church principle - lex orandi, lex credendi (the rule of prayer dictates the rule of belief) - to lead us through the liturgical calendar and traditions of the Orthodox Church in order to guide us into her faith and life. Highly recommended.
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The Best Orthodox Catechism Available in English,
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Unlike other catechisms which teach in an academic manner or the very Western Question-and-Answer format, this catechism approaches catechesis in a very Orthodox manner -- through the liturgical year and the services. (The best way to learn what the Church teaches, any Orthodox Christian will tell you, is to attend all the services for at least one year. This is the closest thing to that approach that can be encapsulated into a book.) Every Orthodox Christian (beware people using the term 'orthodox' with a lower-case 'o' in an attempt to pass themselves off as Orthodox Christians!) I've encountered has been **very** impressed with this catechism. If you can only afford one catechism of the Orthodox Christian faith, this is it.
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This work is extraordinary! Revelation after revelation, from page to page. This is one of those books that change everything. The language is very simple. I bet most children can easily understand these concepts; yet most adult readers will undoubtedly find this work riveting. I am very grateful to Father Michael of All Saints of America Orthodox Church in Alexandria for introducing me to this Catechism.
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