{"product_id":"for-the-life-of-the-world-sacraments-and-orthodoxy-9780881416176","title":"For the Life of the World: Sacraments and Orthodoxy","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eFor the Life of the World\u003c\/em\u003e Alexander Schmemann suggests an approach to the world and life within it, which stems from the liturgical experience of the Orthodox Church. He understands issues such as secularism and Christian culture from the perspective of the unbroken experience of the Church, as revealed and communicated in her worship, in her liturgy-the sacrament of the world, the sacrament of the Kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor over half a century \u003cem\u003eFor the Life of the World\u003c\/em\u003e has challenged, illumined, and inspired readers from many backgrounds. For some it is an introduction to the Orthodox Church, while for others it is a call to plunge more deeply into the life of the Kingdom, both manifested and anticipated here and now in the liturgy of the Church. This updated edition of Schmemann's classic text includes a new foreword by Dr Edith M. Humphrey, along with new explanatory notes and an index.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alexander Schmemann\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Blackwell North America\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/01\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 180\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.47lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.38d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780881416176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchmemann, Alexander:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Fr Alexander Schmemann was a prolific writer, brilliant lecturer, and dedicated pastor. Former dean and professor of liturgical theology at St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, his insight into contemporary culture and liturgical celebration left an indelible mark on the Christian community worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackwell North America","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":39826108809331,"sku":"9780881416176","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_b3414318-c3f6-410c-a573-ef5b7ed88fb6.jpg?v=1644542546","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/for-the-life-of-the-world-sacraments-and-orthodoxy-9780881416176","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}