Alexei Khomiakov: The Mystery of Sobornost' and 50 similar items

Birkitts Books presents ... Alexei Khomiakov: The Mystery of Sobornost' (Ex Oriente Lux) ISBN: 153266155X Author: Mrowczynski-Van Allen, Artur [Editor]; Obolevitch, Teresa [Editor]; Rojek, Pawel [Editor]; Publisher: Pickwick Publications Release Date: 2019-07-10 Seller Category: Religion Qty Available: 1 Condition: Used: Good Sku: 251010016 Notes: Covers are creased, binding sound, internally clean. Alexei Khomiakov (1804-1860), a great Russian thinker, one of the founders of the Slavo-phile school of thought, nowadays might be seen as one of the precursors of critical thought on the dangers of modern political ideas. The pathologies that Khomiakov attributes to Catholicism and Protestantism?authoritarianism, individualism, and fragmentation?are today the fundamental characteristics of modern states, of the societ-ies in which we live, and to a large extent, of the alternatives that are brought forth in an attempt to counter them. Khomiakov's works therefore might help us take on the challenge of rescuing Christian thought from modern colonization and offer a true alternative, a space for love and truth, the living experience of the church. This book serves as a step on the path toward recovering the church's reflection on its own identity as sobornost', as the community that is the living body of Christ, and can be the next step forward toward recovering the capacity for thought from within the church. "Highly recommended. This volume brings to light the great relevance of Alexei Khomiakov to o ern context. We are indebted to the continued and frutiful collaboration of Mrowczyliski-Van and Rojek" ?AARON RICHES, Benedictine College, Aitchison, Kansas Don't forget to check out other great deals in our Store!!