Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Author of the orthodox study bible, becoming orthodox, handbook for spiritual survival, making america orthodox, the physical side of being spiritual, why we havent changed the world, lets quit fighting about the holy spirit, love is now. Gillquist one of the first books i read when i was exploring orthodoxy was becoming orthodox. Peter gillquist, chair of the antiochian archdiocese department of missions and evangelism and the publisher of again, was interviewed by the. He served as project director for the orthodox study bible project. More than just an apologia for becoming eastern orthodox, peter gillquists book is an important chapter in the history of american evangelicalism. This book chronicles the spiritual journey of several pastors who had been involved in the evangelical group campus crusade for christ. The numerous comments on the website of all saints orthodox church in bloomington, indiana revealed his. This book will make the perfect gift to a friend or loved one interested in learning more about orthodoxy. This is the summary of becoming orthodox by peter e. Gillquist is an archpriest and chairman of the department of missions and evangelism for the antiochian orthodox church of north america.
Becoming orthodox is the story of this journey through the eyes of peter gillquist, one of the major players in the group, and details their growth from house churches to an independent denomination and on to their final acceptance into orthodoxy. Gillquist after a long and difficult journey, 2000 weary evangelical protestants finally found their way home. Gillquist july, 1938 july 1, 2012 was an archpriest in the antiochian orthodox christian archdiocese of north america and retired chairman of the archdioceses department of missions and evangelism. He was chairman of conciliar press ben lomond, california and the author of numerous books, including love is now, the physical side of being spiritual and becoming. Someone gave me a book to read on the long flight home becoming orthodox by peter gillquist. Fredrica mathewesgreen is the author of eight books and is the khouria spiritual mother of holy cross orthodox church near baltimore. Compiled stories of exprotestants and their reasons for becoming orthodox. Library of congress cataloginginpublications data gillquist, peter e. The author provides commentary on everything from venerating an icon to the orthodox understanding of the atonement. A journey to the ancient christian faith has 3 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Becoming orthodox ancient faith publishing is the firstperson account of their remarkable journey. Peter was a senior editor with thomas nelson publishing. Gillquist s purpose in telling this story is clearly promotional. This is the story of a handful of courageous men and their congregations who risked stable occupations, security and the approval of lifelong friends to be.
Gillquist s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. He is widely known as the author of becoming orthodox. This revised edition includes a new epilogue, coming up on twentyfive years since the entry of the evangelical orthodox into the holy orthodox church. In the 1960s he was regional director for campus crusade for christ. More than just an apologia for becoming eastern orthodox, peter gillquist s book is an important chapter in the history of american evangelicalism. Peter gillquist i have just been reading this book and i find the story fascinating. It is fascinating to see the reasoning gillquist employs. The book serves as gillquist s answer to the question he poses early in the book. He was chairman of conciliar press ben lomond, california and the author of numerous books, including love is now, the physical side of being spiritual and becoming orthodox. After a long and difficult journey, 2000 weary evangelical protestants finally found their way home. Becoming orthodox from good to best journey to orthodoxy. This is the story of a handful of courageous men and their congregations who risked stable occupations, security, and the approval of lifelong friends to be obedient to gods call. The book begins in the late 50s, as father gillquist finds jesus in a through campus crusade, a protestant organization that ministers to college students in the united states.
He wishes to draw evangelical christians into the antiochian orthodox church. He is also known for being part of a group former campus crusade for christ leaders who led some 2000 evangelicals into the orthodox church in 1987 see video. All of the contributers write in a very easy to understand and likeable style. Peter gillquist did a fantastic job detailing the timeline of his spiritual journey to the orthodox church. A journey to the ancient christian faith by peter e. This book, edited by peter gillquist, more or less accomnplishes what it sets out to do. A bunch of campus crusade families had become eastern orthodox as a result of studying church history. Gillquist 2001, paperback, revised at the best online prices at ebay. Peter edward gillquist july, 1938 july 1, 2012 was an american archpriest in the antiochian orthodox christian archdiocese of north america and retired chairman of the archdioceses department of missions and evangelism. One of the first books i read when i was exploring orthodoxy was becoming orthodox. Peter recorded this story in his book, becoming orthodox. Peter edward gillquist was an american archpriest in the antiochian orthodox christian archdiocese of north america and.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. He does this by attempting to prove that the only true church today is the orthodox church. He is a popular speaker and author, and is publisher of conciliar press. Why protestant clergy are becoming orthodox edited by. Being neither a deeply theological book nor a broadstroke reading, this book weaves its way through the questions, discovery, longings, and emotions of his path to the faith. Gillquist details his theological journey from the early days of campus crusade and its structured chaos to the evangelical orthodox church till his homecoming in the antiochian orthodox church. He later helped found conciliar press, and was its chairman for many years. A journey to the ancient christian faith revised, updated ed.
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