Robert O. Crummey
Old Believers in a Changing World
- ISBN 13:
- 9780875806501
- author:
- Robert O. Crummey
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Northern Illinois University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 281
- Dimensions:
- 152mm X 229mm
- Genre:
- History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Old Believers in a Changing World explores the complex history and culture of a conservative religious tradition that has fought to preserve its beliefs and practices since the 17th century. This collection of essays examines how Old Believers have defended their core values and adapted to changing circumstances, from periods of brief religious freedom to times of persecution. The book delves into the spirituality, culture, and intellectual life of Old Believers, as well as the diverse structures of their communities and their fate in times of adversity. A final essay provides insights into the work of contemporary scholars who have studied traditional believers in the Soviet period. This collection will appeal to scholars and students of Russian history, those interested in Eastern Orthodoxy, and anyone seeking to understand the comparative history of religious movements.
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