Today is Easter for millions of people that are within the religious circle. If you’re a Christian, even if you’re an Orthodox one, you will find that today has special meaning. You may not celebrate with the mainstream Christian world, but you still must reflect on the cross. It’s for that reason why you should have your Russian Orthodox Beads at the helm of your prayer life. With this in hand, you can pray, consider the cross, and reflect on the blessing of resurrection.
If you’re not familiar with Russian Orthodox Beads, or perhaps you want to learn about Eastern Orthodox Religion, the best thing that you can do is read a few books. In conjunction with the use and promotion of Russian Orthodox Beads, you will want to consider the following 3 books on religious studies, specifically about Eastern Orthodox churches, beliefs, and of course the use of prayer beads.
The Orthodox Church by Timothy Ware
The one book that I picked up after I first purchased Russian Orthodox Beads was this one. “The Orthodox Church” is a book that discusses all of the sacraments and beliefs of Eastern Orthodox religion. Ware is an Oxford educated scholar, and has been known for his writing about Orthodoxy in a lot of different avenues. This is an easy to read, accessible book on the church, and is a great companion for your prayer rope.
The Orthodox Church: An Introduction To Its History, Doctrine and Spiritual Culture by John McGuckin
If you’re interested in going beyond the discipline of prayer with your Russian Orthodox Beads, then you should pick up this boo. This is a real-world introduction to Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox Church beliefs. Orthodox Christianity is painted in a different light here, with history and competency. McGuckin writes as a scholar, with a lot of dense materials, references and research to his credit.
Formation and Struggles: The Birth of the Church to A.D. 200 by Veselin Kesich
When purchasing Russian Orthodox Beads, you will no doubt want to pick up this book. Kesich writes a history of the start of the Orthodox church. You will be able to trace identity, and dwell on the rise of the church long ago. This is a history book that all orthodox and protestants should purchase, as it is a wonderful book on Christianity from the past, with great meaning and companionship to the present. Use this alongside your Russian Orthodox Beads and you’ll feel a new connection to the word of the Lord.
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