Peter The Great And The Modern Church Of Russia

By Arthur Penrhyn Stanley

Book Overview

""Peter The Great And The Modern Church Of Russia"" is a historical book written by Arthur Penrhyn Stanley. The book explores the reign of Peter the Great, the Tsar of Russia from 1682 to 1725, and his efforts to modernize the Russian Orthodox Church. Peter the Great was a reformer who wanted to modernize Russia and bring it into the modern world. One of his major reforms was the modernization of the Russian Orthodox Church. He believed that the Church was backward and needed to be reformed to keep up with the times. The book delves into the history of the Russian Orthodox Church and its relationship with the state. It also explores the reforms that Peter the Great implemented, including the establishment of the Holy Synod, which replaced the Patriarchate as the highest authority in the Church. The author provides a detailed account of Peter the Great's efforts to modernize the Church, including his attempts to introduce Western ideas and practices. The book also discusses the reactions of the clergy and the people to these reforms. Overall, ""Peter The Great And The Modern Church Of Russia"" is a fascinating look at the intersection of religion and politics in Russia during the reign of Peter the Great. It provides a nuanced and detailed account of the reforms that he implemented and their impact on the Church and the country as a whole.THIS 42 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Lectures on the History of the Eastern Church, by Arthur Penrhyn Stanley. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766127117.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425353088
• ISBN13: 9781425353087
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"