A journey to the ancient christian faith the orthodox study bible. He is also known for being part of a group former campus crusade for christ leaders who led some 2000 evangelicals into the orthodox church in 1987 see video. He was chairman of conciliar press and the author of numerous books, including love is now, the physical side of being spiritual and becoming orthodox. All of the contributers write in a very easy to understand and likeable style. He also served as project director of the orthodox study bible and from 1997 served as the national chaplain of the sigma alpha epsilon fraternity. A bunch of campus crusade families had become eastern orthodox. A journey to the ancient christian faith revised, updated ed. Not only did he bring many in america into the orthodox church, but his powerful and public witness to the truth served as a guide and inspiration to many orthodox.
Being neither a deeply theological book nor a broadstroke reading, this book weaves its way through the questions, discovery, longings, and emotions of his path to the faith. Gillquist the author is a brilliant marketeer and presenter of his groups spiritual journey, of their search for the ancient faith and original new testament church. This book chronicles the spiritual journey of several pastors who had been involved in the evangelical group campus crusade for christ. Peter gillquist, an extremely gifted writer, speaker and evangelist, was part of a group of evangelical christians who had begun to explore orthodox thought and life. Jul 16, 2012 this is the summary of becoming orthodox by peter e. This is the story of a handful of courageous men and their congregations who risked stable. Sep 01, 1989 more than just an apologia for becoming eastern orthodox, peter gillquists book is an important chapter in the history of american evangelicalism. And where fads and fashion take a back seat to apostolic worship and doctrine. Gillquist has 14 books on goodreads with 3575 ratings. In the 1960s he was regional director for campus crusade for christ. The numerous comments on the website of all saints orthodox church in bloomington, indiana revealed his. A journey to the ancient christian faith peter gillquist buy it here the engaging story of one of the leaders of campus crusade for christ who, along with over 2,000 other evangelical christians, came to the conclusion that the orthodox church was the only unchanged church in history. A journey to the ancient christian faith 2010 edition 9781936270002 by peter e. Gillquist eventually becomes a campus crusade staffer.
Much of gillquists persuasion left me cold, but one thing stuck. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Becoming orthodox chronicles one mans journey from the protestant church to the orthodox faith. Gillquist after a long and difficult journey, 2000 weary evangelical protestants finally found their way home. Becoming orthodox was the first book i read after my husband blew my mind by taking me to the antiochian church he had discovered. Becoming orthodox by peter gillquist, 97809622735, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Being neither a deeply theological book nor a broadstroke reading, this book weaves its becoming orthodox chronicles one mans journey from the protestant church to the orthodox faith. However, overall, after i read the book i passed to it my. Orthodox is the story of this journey through the eyes of peter gillquist, one of. California and the author of numerous books, including love is now, the physical side of being spiritual and becoming orthodox. Becoming orthodox from good to best journey to orthodoxy.
Peter recorded this story in his book, becoming orthodox. Gillquist is an archpriest and chairman of the department of missions and evangelism for the antiochian orthodox church of north america. Dec 07, 2010 one of the first books i read when i was exploring orthodoxy was becoming orthodox. Peter gillquist of blessed memory, reading his bestselling book, becoming orthodox. The spiritual journey of father gillquist is heartwarming and inspirational.
Gillquist s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Becoming orthodox ancient faith publishing is the firstperson account of their remarkable journey. Peter gillquist, francis schaeffer, frank schaeffer, frederica matthewsgreene, jaroslav pelikan, joel kalvesmaki, john maddex, kallistos ware, matthew gallatin, peter jackson. Gillquist details his theological journey from the early days of campus crusade and its structured chaos to the evangelical orthodox church till his homecoming in the antiochian orthodox church. He later helped found conciliar press, and was its chairman for many years. Gillquist one of the first books i read when i was exploring orthodoxy was becoming orthodox. This is the story of a handful of courageous men and their congregations who risked stable occupations, security, and the approval of lifelong friends to be obedient to gods call. Peter gillquist was a loving and faithful shepherd of our lord. This revised edition includes a new epilogue, coming up on twentyfive years since the entry of the evangelical orthodox into the holy orthodox church.
I had heard about the mass entry of some evangelicals in the 80s and some of the long term consequences, but really had no idea what the story was. More than just an apologia for becoming eastern orthodox, peter gillquists book is an important chapter in the history of american evangelicalism. Part i describes the groups pilgrimage through the history of christendom. This book will make the perfect gift to a friend or loved one interested in learning more about orthodoxy.
Compiled stories of exprotestants and their reasons for becoming orthodox. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Gillquist and a number of other former campus crusade leaders started churches and then a denomination called the evangelical orthodox. His path of grace and perseverance led father gillquist to become the acknowledged foremost evangelist of modern day orthodox christianity. Peter for providing such a great explanation of eastern orthodoxy to this southern girl, and to the other dedicated men who searched with him for the new. After a long and difficult journey, 2000 weary evangelical protestants finally found their way home. Why protestant clergy are becoming orthodox edited by.
He came to my campus and introduced me to a church i never heard about, though that time in my life i had been to 15 different churches, and like the samaritan woman, the church i then was with was not really. That spiritual journey follows father peter gillquist grew up as a lutheran. Peter gillquist i have just been reading this book and i find the story fascinating. St gregory of nyssa orthodox church recommended books. Elijah antiochian orthodox church in oklahoma city, oklahoma on tuesday, november, 2001. Nov 22, 2014 more than just an apologia for becoming eastern orthodox, peter gillquists book is an important chapter in the history of american evangelicalism. A journey to the ancient christian faith paperback jan 1 2010. It is beautifully written and the audible version plays much like a fireside chat with an old friend. Dont let the age of this timeless book fool you, it is just as relevant today as it was decades ago.
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In true protestant fashion, the group formed a series of churches the evangelical orthodox church. The transformation of orthodoxy glory to god for all things. Peter edward gillquist july, 1938 july 1, 2012 was an american archpriest in the antiochian orthodox christian archdiocese of north america and retired chairman of the archdioceses department of missions and evangelism. Gillquist after a long and difficult journey, 2000 weary evangelical protestants finally. This book, edited by peter gillquist, more or less accomnplishes what it sets out to do. Gillquists most popular book is the orthodox study bible. Peter gillquist did a fantastic job detailing the timeline of his spiritual journey to the orthodox church. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Gillquists bestselling audiobooks and newest titles.
The transformation of orthodoxy antiochian orthodox. Gillquist july, 1938 july 1, 2012 was an archpriest in the antiochian orthodox christian archdiocese of north america and retired chairman of the archdioceses department of missions and evangelism. A bunch of campus crusade families had become eastern orthodox as a result of studying church history. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. With the flaws in gillquists book, it still is valuable to read for the story of the two. Someone gave me a book to read on the long flight home becoming orthodox by peter gillquist. A journey to the ancient christian faith by peter e. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Gillquist s most popular book is the orthodox study bible. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
May 15, 2006 this book, edited by peter gillquist, more or less accomnplishes what it sets out to do. Jan 01, 2001 becoming orthodox is the story of this journey through the eyes of peter gillquist, one of the major players in the group, and details their growth from house churches to an independent denomination and on to their final acceptance into orthodoxy. Becoming orthodox is a personal testimonial by fr peter guilquist written to. He was chairman of conciliar press ben lomond, california and the author of numerous books. He served as project director for the orthodox study bible project. He was one of the leaders of a house church movement that, in 1987, chose to enter en masse the antiochian orthodox church, bringing 2,000 protestants into canonical orthodoxy.
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