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At the Corner of East and Now: A Modern Life in Ancient Christian Orthodoxy

Eastern Orthodoxy is one of North America's fastest-growing faiths, yet relatively few people understand this non-Western form of Christianity. This contemporary tour is conducted by a distinctive religious voice: a commentator for NPR's "All Things Considered".

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adult
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medium · 288 pages

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