Continuity and discontinuity in the Orthodox church

I'm thinking of getting this resource - The Religion of the Apostles: Orthodox Christianity in the First Century

Why? Because I'd like to find out if the Orthodox way of 'doing' church is something that had its origins in the second temple period, through the first century and on.

I always thought that the NT church was something new, better and improved from Judaism. However, the further I study the more I'm beginning to rethink that.

So, this is not a debate. I simply would like some guidance on either the book named above or other related resources that will help me in my studies.

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Rick Mansfield (Logos)

Religion of the Apostles is an excellent book. I highly recommend it.

Also, I can recommend one of our pre-pub titles, Orthodox Worship: A Living Continuity with the Synagogue, the Temple, and the Early Church by Benjamin Williams and Harold Anstall. I read this a few years ago, and it's quite good, exploring some of the themes you mention above.

I also recently wrote an article on the "eternality" of the ekklesia (the Greek word often translated as "assembly," "congregation," or "church") for our parish newsletter. Message me directly if you'd like me to send you a copy.

Milkman

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/1302787#Comment_1302787

just messaged.

MJ. Smith

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/1302809#Comment_1302809

Not in Logos, privately published, but good use of original documents: The Church of Jerusalem and Its Liturgy in the First Five Centuries: A Historical, Theological & Liturgical Approach: Halaweh, Fr. Aziz: 9781728360157: Amazon.com: Books