Holy Rus’: The Rebirth of Orthodoxy in the New Russia, written by John P. Burgess

Abstract

Holy Rus’: The Rebirth of Orthodoxy in the New Russia is an excellent work of scholarship based on the author’s extensive travels within Russia, close interaction with leading figures in the Russian Orthodox Church, a sound grasp of Russian history during the Soviet period, and a deep cross-confessional theological understanding. The book is well written, frequently offering personal anecdotes of the author’s numerous engagements with Church officials and parishioners, as well as deep familiarity with pertinent scholarly literature in Russian theological sources and in Western social science