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by Fr. Michael Shanbour
Over the centuries since the Great Schism between the Eastern and Western Churches, the two groups have diverged to the point that they often no longer understand each other’s vocabulary, let alone the fundamental concepts on which each faith is built. Know the Faith is an attempt to present Orthodox Christianity in a way Western Christians can understand, grounding each point in Scripture and patristic theology, with comparisons to what Catholics and Protestants believe. Whether you are an Orthodox Christian seeking to explain your faith to others or an inquirer into this ancient faith, Know the Faith will help you understand and communicate the Orthodox faith as never before.
About the author: The Rev. Fr. Michael Shanbour is a lifelong Orthodox Christian and pastor of Three Hierarchs Orthodox Mission in Wenatchee, Washington. He received his M.Div. at St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary in 1989. He has been active in youth, camp, music, and Christian education ministries. Fr. Michael was ordained to the holy priesthood in 2001 and pastored mission parishes in Topeka, Kansas, and Spokane, Washington, before being assigned to Three Hierarchs. He is blessed to live in Wenatchee with his wife, Makrina, and son, Simeon.
Endorsement:
"Know Your Faith presents the Orthodox faith in a clear and easy-to-understand way, and goes a step further by dealing with the objections other Christians might lodge; yet perhaps it's greatest value comes from the extensive collections of quotations from the Scriptures and the Fathers supporting Orthodox faith and practice. This is the toolkit any Orthodox could use to respond to the questions and critiques of other Christians."
–Frederica Mathewes Green
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CONTENTS
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Church
Clarifications
The Holy Scriptures on the Church
The Church Fathers on the Church
Chapter 2: Grace
The Holy Scriptures on Grace
The Church Fathers on Grace
Chapter 3: Salvation
Clarifications
The Holy Scriptures on Salvation
Questions and Answers on Salvation
Chapter 4: Justification by Faith
The Holy Scriptures on Justification by Faith
The Church Fathers on Justification
Chapter 5: Tradition & Scripture
Clarifications
The Holy Scriptures on Scripture & Tradition
The Church Fathers on Scripture & Tradition
Chapter 6: The Eucharist & Liturgical Worship
The Holy Scriptures on the Eucharist
The Church Fathers on the Eucharist
Martin Luther on the Eucharist
Chapter 7: Ordination & the Priesthood
The Holy Scriptures on Ordination & the Priesthood
The Church Fathers on Ordination & the Priesthood
Chapter 8: Confession & Repentance
The Holy Scriptures on Confession
The Church Fathers on Confession & Repentance
Chapter 9: Icons, Veneration & Worship
The Holy Scriptures on Holy Images
The Church Fathers on Holy Images
Chapter 10: The Intercessions of the Saints
Clarifications
The Holy Scriptures on the Intercessions of the Saints
The Church Fathers on the Intercessions of Saints & Angels
Objections and Responses
Chapter 11: Veneration of the Virgin Mary
The Holy Scriptures on the Veneration of the Virgin Mary
The Church Fathers on the Veneration of the Virgin Mary
The Protestant Reformers on Mary
Objections and Responses
About the Author