This book is a general account of the doctrine, worship and life of Orthodox Christians by the author of the now classic THE ORTHODOX CHURCH. It raises the basic issues of theology: God as hidden yet revealed; the problem of evil; the nature of salvation; the meaning of faith; prayer; death and what lies beyond. In so doing, it helps to fill the need for a modern Orthodox catechism. Yet this book is not a mere manual, a dry-as-dust repository of information. Throughout the book, Father Ware shows the meaning of Orthodox doctrine for the life of the individual Christian. Doctrinal issues are seen not as abstract propositions for theological debate but as affecting the whole of life.
A wealth of texts drawn from theologians and spiritual writers of all ages accompanies Father Ware's presentation. They too reveal Orthodoxy not just as a system of beliefs, practices and customs but indeed as the Way.
Other recent books from St. Vladimir's Seminary Press include ORTHODOX THEOLOGY: An Introduction by Vladimir Lossky, THE LIFE OF FATHER JOHN OF KRONSTADT by Bishop Alexander, and MYSTICISM AND THE EASTERN CHURCH by Nicholas Arseniev. All three books provide further insights into the theme set forth in THE ORTHODOX WAY.
