Includes bibliographical references (p. 138-139) and index. Chelsea House and Facts on File are both imprints of Infobase Publishing.
Contents:
Introduction: The modern Catholic and Orthodox worlds -- The origins of the Catholic and Orthodox churches -- The history of the Catholic and Orthodox churches -- Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity : basic beliefs and practices -- The influence of the Catholic and Orthodox churches -- Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity: Facing new challenges.
Summary:
Traces Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity from their roots in early Christian churches to the way these religions are observed today.
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