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It is known that the Eastern Orthodox Church considers itself to be the Only, Holy, Catholic and apostolic Church – outside which there is no salvation.

Evangelical apologetics book series: “Eastern Orthodoxy and the Bible” is the result of the author’s study of the Bible, general history of the Christian Church, as well as the dogmatics of the Eastern Orthodox Church over many years. This series of books will demonstrate the strong biblical basis of the evangelical faith, and show the erroneous nature of many religious dogmas and beliefs of Eastern Orthodoxy.

Before you is the first book in the series: “The Holy Scriptures and the Traditions of the Eastern Orthodox Church -A Review of the Foundational Teachings of the Eastern Orthodox Churchfrom Biblical and Historical Perspectives.”
The content of this book presents the answer to the criticism of the Russian priest Kirill Zayets addressed to the evangelical preachers of the Gospel in Russia in the first half of the 20th century.

The following topics are covered in this book: The Orthodox Priesthood (Clergy), The origin of Sacraments, Mary – Mother of God, Veneration of Saints and Angels, Prayers for the Dead, Veneration of Icons, Veneration of the Holy Cross,The Actual Apostolic Tradition.

“I have never understood why the Eastern Orthodox practice or believe certain things. When I would ask, I would either get silence or a very confusing and superficial answer. Ivica’s books made those “mysterious things” clear for the first time, and helped me understand the essence and the roots of the Eastern Orthodox religion. Without exaggeration, I think this is one of the best apologetic manuals ever written on this subject. Everyone who is called to work with Eastern Orthodox believers should have this book, because it can help them understand the people who practice Eastern Orthodoxy, and give them directions on how to pray and preach the Gospel more efficiently (2. Corinthians 4:3-4, Ephesians 6:12).”

Jan Vareca, Editor of the Christian e-magazine “The Trumpet of Zion,” Serbia

’’Eastern Orthodoxy has been largely unknown in the West, but in the recent years there has been a surge of interest, particularly among Christians of Protestant/Evangelical orientation, many of whom wish to find out more about this mystical expression of faith that captivates by its ancient charm and connection to the early church fathers.

The books in this ’Evangelical apologetics series’, written by Ivica Stamenkovic, will unlock the mysteries of Eastern Orthodoxy for the Western readers.

A native of Serbia, a country with a strong Eastern Orthodox majority, Ivica had the advantage of studying Eastern Orthodoxy at its source. The product of his studies is a volume that deserves to be called nothing less than a textbook on Eastern Orthodoxy, and probably the first of its kind available in the English language. His clear, scholarly approach leaves no stones unturned. Needless to say, a study such as this one has been long overdue in the West. Even though scholarly, the book is by no means “dry”, and is an enjoyable read, cover to cover.’’

Alex Jovanovic
Pastor of Mooretown Brethren in Christ Church in Sandusky, MI, USA

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09NGQXMMZ
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (December 11, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 104 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8783167706
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.24 x 8 inches