Notes Of A Visit To The Russian Church In The Years 1840-1841

Notes Of A Visit To The Russian Church In The Years 1840-1841

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""Notes of a Visit to the Russian Church in the Years 1840-1841"" is a non-fiction book written by William Palmer, an English theologian and scholar. The book chronicles Palmer's journey to Russia, where he spent several months studying the Russian Orthodox Church and its practices. Palmer's detailed observations and notes provide a unique insight into the rituals and traditions of the Russian Orthodox Church during the mid-19th century. He discusses the architecture of the churches, the liturgy, the role of the clergy, and the religious beliefs of the Russian people. The book also includes Palmer's encounters with prominent figures in the Russian Orthodox Church, including the Metropolitan of Moscow and the Archbishop of Novgorod. He provides an analysis of the differences between the Russian Orthodox Church and the Anglican Church, as well as the similarities between the two. Overall, ""Notes of a Visit to the Russian Church in the Years 1840-1841"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and practices of the Russian Orthodox Church, as well as the cultural and religious differences between Russia and England during the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781432523466
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 600
Weight: 866g
Height: 228mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 33mm