{"product_id":"beginnings-of-orthodoxy-начала-православия-vintage-russian-orthodox-book-1991","title":"Beginnings of Orthodoxy (Начала православия) – Vintage Russian Orthodox Book, 1991","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"502\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eRediscover the spiritual heritage of Eastern Christianity with this authentic \u003cstrong data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"303\"\u003e1991 Russian-language edition of \u003cem data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"280\"\u003eBeginnings of Orthodoxy\u003c\/em\u003e (Начала православия)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Published during the final months of the Soviet Union, this book reflects a remarkable moment in history when religious literature once again became widely available after decades of state atheism.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eDesigned as an accessible introduction to the Orthodox faith, this volume explains the foundations of Christian doctrine, the Gospel story, the liturgical year, church traditions, and essential religious terminology. It remains an important historical document of the religious revival that accompanied the collapse of the USSR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003eWhether you are a collector of Soviet-era publications, a student of Orthodox Christianity, or interested in the history of religion in Eastern Europe, this vintage edition offers both historical significance and practical reference value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1c7c49r\" data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003eContents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"i2qn6x\" data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eIntroduction to the foundations of Eastern Orthodox Christianity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8rdkjc\" data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003eGospel history and the life of Jesus Christ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17keces\" data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003eThe Orthodox liturgical year and major church feasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rau3y8\" data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003eGreat Lent, Pascha (Easter), Pentecost, Christmas, Theophany, and other celebrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16asilx\" data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003eOrthodox traditions, customs, and religious practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cudtwx\" data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003eChurch terminology and glossary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f2elg\" data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003eReferences to classic Orthodox educational literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e7ddgj\" data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003eBlack-and-white and color illustrations throughout the text\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"3hh6by\" data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1853\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1eqolp5\" data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1635\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Начала православия (Beginnings of Orthodoxy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"178908x\" data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1664\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1991\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mbas6l\" data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paneks \/ Petit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ns4ou7\" data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003ePrinted in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kiev, USSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wbjwdd\" 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data-end=\"2262\"\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form part of the item description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2267\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"18w9r2l\" data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2294\"\u003eWhy Collect This Book?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2640\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cqz6ms\" data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2359\"\u003eAuthentic publication from the final year of the Soviet Union\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zr0pgy\" data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2418\"\u003eHistorical example of the revival of Orthodox publishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1t1w9c7\" data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2483\"\u003eComprehensive introduction to Orthodox theology and traditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"s22udy\" data-start=\"2484\" data-end=\"2558\"\u003eValuable reference for students of religion and Eastern European 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