Studies in Eastern Christianity Recovering the Eucharistic Ecclesiology of the Early Church: An Introduction to Nicolas Afanasiev, (Hardcover)

"The aim of the book is to formulate a comprehensive view of Afanasiev's ecclesiological vision and of its significance for contemporary ecclesial life. Part one of the book provides the fullest to date biographical context of Afanasiev's scholarship. Part two addresses the four key issues that historically complicated understanding of Afanasiev's ecclesiology. Part three provides a synthesis of Afanasiev's total ecclesiological vision systematized in six ecclesiological themes: ministry, sacraments, law, governance and teaching, church unity, and church-state relations"-- Provided by publisher.