--- product_id: 6492191 title: "The Christian Tradition: A History of the Development of Doctrine, Vol. 2: The Spirit of Eastern Christendom (600-1700)" price: "VT11631" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/6492191-the-christian-tradition-a-history-of-the-development-of-doctrine store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Christian Tradition: A History of the Development of Doctrine, Vol. 2: The Spirit of Eastern Christendom (600-1700) **Price:** VT11631 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Christian Tradition: A History of the Development of Doctrine, Vol. 2: The Spirit of Eastern Christendom (600-1700) - **How much does it cost?** VT11631 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/6492191-the-christian-tradition-a-history-of-the-development-of-doctrine) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The line that separated Eastern Christendom from Western on the medieval map is similar to the "iron curtain" of recent times. Linguistic barriers, political divisions, and liturgical differences combined to isolate the two cultures from each other. Except for such episodes as the schism between East and West or the Crusades, the development of non-Western Christendom has been largely ignored by church historians. In The Spirit of Eastern Christendom , Jaroslav Pelikan explains the divisions between Eastern and Western Christendom, and identifies and describes the development of the distinctive forms taken by Christian doctrine in its Greek, Syriac, and early Slavic expression. "It is a pleasure to salute this masterpiece of exposition. . . . The book flows like a great river, slipping easily past landscapes of the utmost diversity—the great Christological controversies of the seventh century, the debate on icons in the eighth and ninth, attitudes to Jews, to Muslims, to the dualistic heresies of the high Middle Ages, to the post-Reformation churches of Western Europe. . . . His book succeeds in being a study of the Eastern Christian religion as a whole."—Peter Brown and Sabine MacCormack, New York Review of Books "The second volume of Professor Pelikan's monumental work on The Christian Tradition is the most comprehensive historical treatment of Eastern Christian thought from 600 to 1700, written in recent years. . . . Pelikan's reinterpretation is a major scholarly and ecumenical event."—John Meyendorff "Displays the same mastery of ancient and modern theological literature, the same penetrating analytical clarity and balanced presentation of conflicting contentions, that made its predecessor such an intellectual treat."— Virgina Quarterly Review Review: Great survey of Christian thought - The series helps a lot in understanding why we think the way that we think nowadays. I bought the whole series and I have learned a great deal about the Christian thinking through the centuries. The thing about these books is that it does not matter if the reader agrees or disagrees with the arguments and ideas presented, the author presents his view of the main theological concepts in a very clear and understandable manner, which is extremely useful to anyone who wants to understand a little better why we think the way we think nowadays. Not a very pleasant reading but certainly an important, nay, an essential one. Review: Serious topic highly readable - I found this book beautifully written . However it certainly is an erudite text ! That being said taking the time to read it is worth it . No matter where you start the experience is a delight . The historic context is presented to the reader and makes clear just how what went on so long ago has given us what we have today . ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #176,550 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #145 in Christian Orthodoxy (Books) #692 in History of Christianity (Books) #816 in Christian Church History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 79 Reviews | ## Images ![The Christian Tradition: A History of the Development of Doctrine, Vol. 2: The Spirit of Eastern Christendom (600-1700) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51rf9l8n+RL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great survey of Christian thought *by R***L on May 5, 2025* The series helps a lot in understanding why we think the way that we think nowadays. I bought the whole series and I have learned a great deal about the Christian thinking through the centuries. The thing about these books is that it does not matter if the reader agrees or disagrees with the arguments and ideas presented, the author presents his view of the main theological concepts in a very clear and understandable manner, which is extremely useful to anyone who wants to understand a little better why we think the way we think nowadays. Not a very pleasant reading but certainly an important, nay, an essential one. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Serious topic highly readable *by A***S on December 9, 2016* I found this book beautifully written . However it certainly is an erudite text ! That being said taking the time to read it is worth it . No matter where you start the experience is a delight . The historic context is presented to the reader and makes clear just how what went on so long ago has given us what we have today . ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Oustanding Historic Text on the Eastern Christian Tradition *by K***. on February 17, 2002* Jaroslav Pelikan, is one of the foremost scholars on historic Christianty in the world. This book, the second in a series, examines the Eatern Christian tradition between 600 and 1700. Many of the improtant issues and controversies are discussed to include many of the councils about the nature of Christ and prevelant heresies of the period and the schism between the Eastern and Western church. The reader will find much information and refernces on the inconoclast controversy, Filioque controversy, and the rise of the Islamic relgion in the Christian world. A short review cannot do this book jsutice. A must resource for any serious Christian student. His research is immpecable and his righting style easy to follow, which is surprising considering the scope and scholarly detail of this book. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Christian Tradition: A History of the Development of Doctrine, Vol. 2: The Spirit of Eastern Christendom (600-1700) (Volume 2) - The Christian Tradition: A History of the Development of Doctrine, Vol. 1: The Emergence of the Catholic Tradition (100-600) (Volume 1) - The Christian Tradition: A History of the Development of Doctrine, Vol. 3: The Growth of Medieval Theology (600-1300) (Volume 3) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/6492191-the-christian-tradition-a-history-of-the-development-of-doctrine](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/6492191-the-christian-tradition-a-history-of-the-development-of-doctrine) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-06-06*