- published: 22 Dec 2012
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Eastern Christianity consists of four main church families: the Eastern Orthodox Church, the Oriental Orthodox Churches, the Assyrian Church of the East, and the Eastern Catholic Churches. The term is used in contrast to Western Christianity. Collectively they comprise the Christian traditions and churches that developed in the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Asia Minor, the Middle East, Africa, India and parts of the Far East over several centuries. The term does not describe a single communion or common religious tradition. Some Eastern churches have more in common historically and theologically with Western Christianity than with one another. The various Eastern churches do not normally refer to themselves as "Eastern", with the exception of the Assyrian Church of the East and its offshoots.
The terms "Eastern" and "Western" in this regard originated with geographical divisions in the Christian Church mirroring the cultural divide between the Hellenistic east and Latinate west and the political divide between the weak Western and strong Eastern Roman empires. Because the largest church in the East is the body currently known as the Eastern Orthodox Church, the term "Orthodox" is often used in a similarly loose fashion as "Eastern", to refer to specific historical Christian communions. However, strictly speaking, most Christian churches, whether Eastern or Western, consider themselves to be "orthodox" (following correct beliefs) as well as "catholic" (universal), even when they do not include those words in their official names.
Church History - Dr. Ken Parry. Recommended Reading: Blackwell Dictionary of Eastern Christianity, Ken Parry (Editor), Oxford: Blackwell Publishing, 2001. These videos are not aimed at Christian-Muslim debate but rather general Christian education about the churches of the East that were conquered by Islam. Organised by the Australian Fellowship of Evangelical Students and Tabor College. Hobart 2012.
An oversimplified overview of Church history from an Orthodox perspective. Music: The Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge. Hail Gladdening Light http://www.trinitycollegechoir.com/
Church History - Dr. Ken Parry. Recommended Reading: Blackwell Dictionary of Eastern Christianity, Ken Parry (Editor), Oxford: Blackwell Publishing, 2001. These videos are not aimed at Christian-Muslim debate but rather general Christian education about the churches of the East that were conquered by Islam. Organised by the Australian Fellowship of Evangelical Students and Tabor College. Hobart 2012.
One of four videos on the major Christian traditions, this video discusses the beliefs and practices of Eastern Orthodox Christians. Video by Douglas Jacobsen.
What was the difference between the Alexandrines & the Antiochenes, and what factors led to a definitive break between the Eastern & Western churches? In this video, the Rev. Dr. Jayme Mathias, pastor of Holy Family Catholic Church in Austin, Texas, explores the complexities leading up to the East/West Schism!
Got a minute? Bishop John M. Botean of the Romanian Catholic Eparchy of St George's in Canton, Ohio, recently gave us a quick explanation of the appeal of Eastern Christian spirituality.
Church History - Dr. Ken Parry. Recommended Reading: Blackwell Dictionary of Eastern Christianity, Ken Parry (Editor), Oxford: Blackwell Publishing, 2001. These videos are not aimed at Christian-Muslim debate but rather general Christian education about the churches of the East that were conquered by Islam. Organised by the Australian Fellowship of Evangelical Students and Tabor College. Hobart 2012.
Dr Andreas Andreopoulos and Prof Tom O'Loughlin discuss 'the great divide' that exists among Christians: between the Greek-influenced churches of the East, and the Latin-influenced churches of the West. The video shows that while there are no simple solutions, conversation and dialogue at least allows us to scope the problem.
If you never took in school or study History of Christianity or the Christian Church, this (3 Part Documentary) will help you a lot. Our journey begins with the founding of the Church, the spread of Christianity to "nations" by the Apostles, the Gospel and the institution of Sacraments. After the stabilization of the Church, the journey continues through the period of the Nicene Creed, Patristic Scriptures, Divine Liturgy and Icons. During this same period, however, the official division of East and West is witnessed and concludes with a gradual rift in matters of faith, dogma, church customs, politics and culture. The Church becomes the only institution perceived by Greeks as the preserver of their national identity during 400 years of Turkish rule. By the end of the 19th century, a world...
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