Georges Florovsky: Russian Intellectual & Orthodox Churchman

This book is devoted to the life and thought of Georges Florovsky. As a Russian intellectual, he was a major figure in that remarkable generation of Russians who after the Russian revolution in emigration in Europe preserved and extended the lively cultural heritage of their native land. As an Orthodox churchman, he was a pioneer leader in the modern ecumenical movement who today is recognized as the most profound Orthodox theologian of the twentieth century. Three kinds of readers will benefit from this book: the general reader seeking acquaintance with Florovsky and his times; the student of Russian history or theology who knows of Florovsky but who seeks greater knowledge and appreciation of his contribution to the study of Russian and to Orthodox theology; and scholars and specialists for whom Fr Florovsky's name is legendary and his creative work is of abiding scholarly interest, who research will be facilitated by having at hand a fresh and comprehensive assessment of him and ess