# Life after Death According to the Orthodox Tradition

Life after Death According to the Orthodox Tradition presents an accessible synthesis of Christian teaching on death and the afterlife, drawing primarily on Greek-language Church Fathers and also considering Western Latin sources. It discusses historical differences between Eastern and Western traditions, including the development of the Roman Catholic teaching on Purgatory.

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## At a glance

- Draws mainly on Greek-language writings of the Church Fathers, while also bringing in Western Latin perspectives.
- Explores how Eastern and Western Christian understandings of death and the afterlife have diverged over time.
- The listing says it is intended for Orthodox readers as well as Roman Catholics, Protestants and others interested in Christian tradition.

## Pros

- Brings Orthodox patristic sources and Western Latin perspectives into one account.
- Customer feedback highlights the book's references to Scripture and the Church Fathers.

## Specifications

### Publication
- Publisher: Printshop of St Job
- Publication date: 1 February 2022
- Edition: 2nd ed.
- Language: English
- Print length: 290 pages
- ISBN-10: 088465477X
- ISBN-13: 978-0884654773
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 1.05 kg
- Dimensions: 15.24 x 1.78 x 22.86 cm

## Before you buy

- The presentation is specifically framed around Orthodox Christian tradition and its account of differences with Western Christianity, so readers seeking a neutral survey across religions may want a different focus.

## A good fit for

- Readers seeking an Orthodox Christian account of death and the afterlife.
- Readers interested in Church Fathers, Scripture and historical differences between Eastern and Western Christian traditions.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking a broad comparative guide to afterlife beliefs across multiple religions.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights the book's presentation of Orthodox knowledge and tradition, particularly its references to Scripture and the Church Fathers. This may matter to readers looking for a source-rich account rather than a general introduction. Ratings are largely at the five-star end, though aggregate ratings alone do not establish how particular readers assessed its coverage or approach.
- Positive themes: Customers describe the presentation of Orthodox tradition as faithful.
- Positive themes: Customer feedback praises the content and its references to Scripture and the Church Fathers.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the book about?
It synthesises ancient Christian understandings of death and the afterlife, primarily through Greek-language Church Fathers and with additional Western Latin perspectives.
### Does it discuss differences between Orthodox and Roman Catholic traditions?
Yes. The listing describes historical divergences between Eastern and Western traditions and specifically mentions the development of the Roman Catholic notion of Purgatory.
### Who may find it useful?
The listing identifies Orthodox readers and Roman Catholics, Protestants and others who want to learn about the Christian tradition on death and the afterlife.

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