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Paperback (September 2009)
ISBN: 978-1-933275-32-1
Price: $13.95 + S&H (USD) Nearly fifty years ago, the Eastern Orthodox monk and theologian
, Archimandrite Kyprian Kern, explored pertinent issues regarding
pastoral ministry. Kern's writings on clericalism and problems
with the abuse of power and authority in the Church, for example,
are as fresh today as when they were first written. Kern is probably
the least known among Orthodox theologians in the West; however,
his voice is now being heard for the first time in English and hopefully
will inspire and encourage a new generation of clergy and laity who
seek to better understand ministry in an Orthodox Christian context.
Orthodox Pastoral Service is a collection of lecture notes from
Kern's classes in pastoral ministry. In this book, Kern deals
with important issues such as clericalism, the importance
of the Eucharist for the life of the priest, and emphasis on
the intellectual, spiritual, and personal preparation for the
priesthood. Finally, one could look at this book as a historical
document. On this level, Kern has left us with a detailed
exposition of pastoral ministry in 19th century Russia. |
