Overview
- The first comprehensive, scholarly book on the religious dimension of the Ukrainian crisis
- Expands and complicates existing understandings of the war in Ukraine
- Sheds light on the meaning of the war in a society that remains attached to its Christian identity
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Table of contents (10 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Historical Background
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Orthodox Autocephaly in Ukraine
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Orthodox Identity in Ukraine
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Interpreting the Nature and the Causes of the War
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Paths to Unity, Co-operation, and Peace
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Reviews
“This is a historically-grounded study of the religious dimensions of the current hostilities in Ukraine involving issues of ecclesial and national identity, church governance, conflict hermeneutics and ecumenical relations. The editors, themselves expert and leading tillers in this field, have assembled an A-list of contributing colleagues to produce a work of supremely sound scholarship that expands and elevates the understanding of the Ukrainian conflict.” (Joseph Loya, Villanova University, USA )
“Media images on the 2013 Euromaidan protests regularly indicated the unexpected presence of clergymen holding huge crosses, banners, and vestments amidst demonstrators. This volume brings to light the role of religious communities during the Ukrainian crisis. By applying an interdisciplinary analysis, bringing together the fields of theology, history, canon law, and international relations, this is the first comparative study of post-Cold War mobilization of Ukrainian churches.It provides an excellent overview for scholars and policy makers alike.” (Lucian N. Leustean, Aston University, UK )
“In the face of little or no media coverage whatsoever, the crisis in Ukraine continues. The essays in this book will inform and enlighten anyone interested in the historical, socio-political, and ecclesial situation in Ukraine, and the role of the Church in this ongoing struggle. For the student, teacher, and reader of international affairs and religion’s impact, both past and present, I highly recommend this book.” (Gregory Havrilak, Georgetown University, USA )
“This fascinating work is a precise and insightful analysis of Christian churches, which find themselves confronted by the tragic crisis in Ukraine today. This work should be read by anyone interested in the evolution of post-Soviet space, as well as by those who are concerned by the future of churches in the contemporary world.” (Kathy Rousselet, Center for International Studies, Sciences Po,Paris, France)
Editors and Affiliations
About the editors
Thomas Bremer is Professor of Ecumenical Theology, Eastern Churches Studies, and Peace Studies at the University of Münster, Germany. His history of the Russian Orthodox Church, Cross and Kremlin, was translated into English in 2013. He co-edited Eastern Orthodox Encounters of Identity and Otherness with Andrii Krawchuk (2014).
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Churches in the Ukrainian Crisis
Editors: Andrii Krawchuk, Thomas Bremer
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-34144-6
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham
eBook Packages: Religion and Philosophy, Philosophy and Religion (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2016
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-34143-9Published: 13 February 2017
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-81686-9Published: 12 July 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-34144-6Published: 07 February 2017
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVIII, 225
Number of Illustrations: 5 b/w illustrations
Topics: Religion and Society, Russian and Post-Soviet Politics