Orthodox Canon Law: A Casebook for Study, Third Edition

"When the average Orthodox hears the words "canon law," among the things that may come to mind are a dusty code or a set of severe regulations resulting in excommunication for the slightest infraction. Far from it, Fr. Viscuso conveys the point that canon law, as the tradition of the canons, is an incarnational reality. The canons are pastoral standards manifesting God's saving truth, rather than a set of harsh authoritarian rules. The author uses a unique approach with case studies to elicit answers from the readers while including an answer key at the end of the work to provide an extremely enlightening and lively commentary. This book will initiate dialogue and will be an exciting resource for all interested in the life of the Church." - Rev. Dr. Joseph Allen, Director, Antiochian House of Studies and Professor at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Contents   Preface vi Acknowledgements From the First Edition vii Principal Abbreviations viii Part I: Introduction to Canon Law p. 1 Part II: Marriage and Gender Issues p. 36 Part III: The Structure of the Church p. 74 Discussion Guide p. 120 General Conclusions p. 215 Resources for the Study of Orthodox Canon Law p. 223 Appendices p. 237 Index of Subjects p. 349 Index of Names p. 373 Index of Canonical Studies p. 381 About the Author p. 387   Product Description Paperback: 190 Pages Publisher: Holy Cross Orthodox Press ISBN: 978-1-960613-02-8 Product Dimensions: 6x9 inches Author Fr. Patrick Viscuso Publication Year: 2016