Lesser Eastern Churches (1913)

The Lesser Eastern Churches is a book written by Adrian Fortescue and first published in 1913. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the various Eastern Christian churches that exist outside of the Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox traditions. These lesser-known churches include the Assyrian Church of the East, the Armenian Apostolic Church, and the Coptic Orthodox Church, among others.Fortescue provides historical and theological context for each of these churches, including their origins, beliefs, and practices. He also explores the relationship between these churches and the larger Christian world, as well as their interactions with other religious traditions in the Middle East.The book is written in a scholarly style, with extensive footnotes and references to primary sources. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Eastern Christianity, as well as anyone interested in the history and diversity of the Christian faith.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.