Between 1840 and 1905; sail was replaced by steam; wooden hull construction with iron and then steel; and the shell-firing gun encouraged the adoption of armor plate. For this first time; this volume - the fourth in an ambitious series - offers a proper understanding of this neglected; misunderstood but fascinating period in shipbuilding.
#277291 in Books Frederica Mathewes Green 2015-04-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x 1.00 x 5.50l; .0 #File Name: 1557259216384 pagesWelcome to the Orthodox Church An Introduction to Eastern Christianity
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful. must have for convertsBy customer45As a recent convert to Orthodoxy; I am overwhelmed by all that I have to learn. The writing style is like a personal narrative; so it's like a story one can relate to rather than cramming facts ...and yet it has explained and taught me more facts ....as well as opened up the meaning of the faith as nothing else i have yet read. I DO recommend this for all new to the faith.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Helpful.By elviswomanThis book is a very good starting point for an inquirer. It dispels and debunks a lot of the common misunderstandings that people of other Christian denominations may have encountered when looking at the Orthodox faith from the outside. It is a very gentle and non threatening...positive work; easy to read and understand. Reading this after attending Divine Liturgy over the years has given me a recognition; richness and understanding of the experience that I did not have previously. Highly recommend to non orthodox friends; family; or people who are just curious...or even to those Orthodox who have never received education about the traditions of the church. Wonderfully done.5 of 6 people found the following review helpful. A Creative Approach to CatechismBy FJBy going on an imaginary walk through an Orthodox temple; the reader is introduced to a wide variety of topics about the Faith in a natural way. Though not comprehensive; this book does a good job hitting most of the major cognitive questions that people might have when first experiencing the Orthodox Church; and in an easy to follow; conversational format. There are also short videos that have been released on YouTube that parallel some of what has been said within these pages. Overall; a nicely executed and tasteful evangelistic tool within the Orthodox Church.Caveat Emptor: As might be expected from the author (though surely written in all sincerity); she does introduce the topic of women's ordination and propose a discussion about it for 3/4 of a page. This would be confusing to a new person coming into Orthodoxy who perhaps may not be expecting such a deviation in doctrinal position from an Orthodox author.
