Now available in paperback, this Companion offers an unparalleled survey of the history, theology, doctrine, worship, art, culture and politics that make up the churches of Eastern Christianity.

• Covers both Byzantine traditions (such as the Greek, Russian and Georgian churches) and Oriental traditions (such as the Armenian, Coptic and Syrian churches)
  
• Brings together an international team of experts to offer the first book of its kind on the subject of Eastern Christianity
  
• Contributes to our understanding of recent political events in the Middle...