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Title: The Religious Spirit of the Slavs
Three Lectures Given in Lent, 1916

Series Title: Sermons on subjects suggested by the war. Third series.

Note: Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: Slav orthodoxy -- Slav revolutionary Catholicism -- The religious spirit of the Slavs.

Credits: Produced by Zoran Stefanovic, Frank van Drogen and Distributed
Proofreaders Europe. This file was produced from images generously
made available by Project Rastko.

Summary: "The Religious Spirit of the Slavs" by Nikolaj Velimirović is a theological and philosophical work written in the early 20th century, specifically during the period surrounding World War I. This text comprises three lectures given during Lent in 1916 and explores the religious essence of the Slavic people, particularly focusing on themes common within Orthodox Christianity. The overarching topic addresses the spiritual identity of the Slavs, contrasting their religious traditions with those of Western Christianity, particularly in the context of cultural expression and historical struggles. In this collection, Velimirović examines the evolution of Slav Orthodoxy and its responses to figures like Leo Tolstoy, portraying Tolstoy's views as a departure from traditional Orthodox beliefs focusing on the struggles between good and evil in human existence. The author illustrates how the Slavic understanding of happiness, sin, and suffering is deeply embedded in their cultural psyche, proposing that the Slavs view life as a dramatic journey rather than a circular existence. Velimirović's work is not merely a defense of Orthodox principles but a profound exploration of the communal nature of faith, emphasizing collective responsibility and interconnectedness. He invites readers to reflect on their spiritual heritage and the continuing relevance of these religious principles in contemporary society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Velimirović, Nikolaj, 1880-1956

EBook No.: 13388

Published: Sep 7, 2004

Downloads: 78

Language: English

Subject: Orthodox Eastern Church

Subject: Slavs -- Religion

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Religious Spirit of the Slavs
Three Lectures Given in Lent, 1916

Series Title: Sermons on subjects suggested by the war. Third series.

Note: Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Contents: Slav orthodoxy -- Slav revolutionary Catholicism -- The religious spirit of the Slavs.

Credits: Produced by Zoran Stefanovic, Frank van Drogen and Distributed
Proofreaders Europe. This file was produced from images generously
made available by Project Rastko.

Summary: "The Religious Spirit of the Slavs" by Nikolaj Velimirović is a theological and philosophical work written in the early 20th century, specifically during the period surrounding World War I. This text comprises three lectures given during Lent in 1916 and explores the religious essence of the Slavic people, particularly focusing on themes common within Orthodox Christianity. The overarching topic addresses the spiritual identity of the Slavs, contrasting their religious traditions with those of Western Christianity, particularly in the context of cultural expression and historical struggles. In this collection, Velimirović examines the evolution of Slav Orthodoxy and its responses to figures like Leo Tolstoy, portraying Tolstoy's views as a departure from traditional Orthodox beliefs focusing on the struggles between good and evil in human existence. The author illustrates how the Slavic understanding of happiness, sin, and suffering is deeply embedded in their cultural psyche, proposing that the Slavs view life as a dramatic journey rather than a circular existence. Velimirović's work is not merely a defense of Orthodox principles but a profound exploration of the communal nature of faith, emphasizing collective responsibility and interconnectedness. He invites readers to reflect on their spiritual heritage and the continuing relevance of these religious principles in contemporary society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Velimirović, Nikolaj, 1880-1956

EBook No.: 13388

Published: Sep 7, 2004

Downloads: 78

Language: English

Subject: Orthodox Eastern Church

Subject: Slavs -- Religion

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.