The Eastern Church in the spiritual marketplace: American conversions to Orthodox Christianity

Introduction to the Eastern Orthodox world -- Eastern Orthodox conversions in a pluralistic context -- Processes of catechesis and socialization for Orthodox converts -- Meanings of and motivations for conversions to Orthodox Christianity -- Convert perspectives on Eastern Orthodox ritual -- "T...

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Main Author: Slagle, Amy (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: DeKalb, Ill. Northern Illinois University Press 2011
In:Year: 2011
Reviews:The Eastern Church in the spiritual marketplace. American conversions to Orthodox Christianity. By Amy Slagle. Pp. vii+207. DeKalb, Il: Northern Illinois University Press, 2011. 25 (paper). 978 0 87580 670 9 (2014) (Aloisi, John)
Amy Slagle: The Eastern Church in the Spiritual Marketplace: American Conversions to Orthodox Christianity (2014) (Shultz, Nina)
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B USA / Orthodox Church / Conversion (Religion)
B USA / Conversion (Religion) / Orthodox Church / Church life
Further subjects:B Orthodox Eastern converts (United States)
B Orthodox Eastern converts United States
B United States Religious life and customs
B United States Religious life and customs
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Summary:Introduction to the Eastern Orthodox world -- Eastern Orthodox conversions in a pluralistic context -- Processes of catechesis and socialization for Orthodox converts -- Meanings of and motivations for conversions to Orthodox Christianity -- Convert perspectives on Eastern Orthodox ritual -- "The other side of the veil" : convert responses to ethnicity -- Orthodox Christianity in Mississippi
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. [173]-198) and index
ISBN:0875806708

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