Orthodox History

A Times History Book of the Year 2022 A TLS Book of the Year 2022 ‘Exhilarating and whip-smart’ THE SUNDAY TIMES From award-winning writer Edward Wilson-Lee, this is a thrilling true historical detective story set in sixteenth-century Portugal. A History of Water follows the interconnected...

In this short, accessible account of the Eastern Orthodox Church, John McGuckin begins by tackling the question "What is the Church?" His answer is a clear, historically and theologically rooted portrait of what the Church is for Orthodox Christianity and how it differs from Western Christians' expectations.   

Uncover the theological battles and political divisions that split early Christianity into East and West forever. From the united faith of the ancient ecumenical councils to the dramatic mutual excommunications of 1054, this narrative history reveals how geography, language, and power fractured...

Uncover the dramatic Russian history and political conflicts hidden within Moscow's greatest architectural marvel. Perfect for an immersive commute, this atmospheric journey transports you to the heart of Red Square under the reign of Ivan the Terrible. Witness how a sixteenth-century conquest...

Witness the epic rise and dramatic fall of a medieval superpower that shaped Western civilization for a thousand years. Perfect for your morning commute or deep focus learning, this sweeping historical narrative thrusts you into the heart of political intrigue and holy war. Experience the brutal...

Trace the dramatic Russian history of a medieval marvel that survived centuries of war, revolution, and destruction. Whether you are commuting or unwinding with an educational deep dive, this resilient narrative transports you straight to the bustling edge of Red Square. Witness the rise and...

Experience the epic rivalry that tore early Christianity apart, dividing Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism forever. Whether you are settling in for an immersive commute or seeking deep focus to satisfy your historical curiosity, this gripping narrative brings the late Roman Empire to life...

Journey through three millennia of African history and anti-colonial resistance in this epic tale of a resilient empire. From the mythic origins of early highland cultures to a triumphant defense against European imperialism, witness an ancient civilization that forged its own destiny. Turn your...

Trace the epic theological divide and cultural clash that permanently fractured early Christianity into two rival faiths. Perfect for your daily commute or a morning of focused learning, this balanced religious history untangles the complex political pressures and linguistic barriers that...

Discover the epic Russian history of an architectural marvel that survived ruthless tsars and Soviet demolition plots. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical journey transports you to sixteenth-century Moscow under the reign of Ivan the Terrible. Walk through the dusty markets...

Bloomsbury presents Looking East in Winter by Dr. Rowan Williams, read by Elliot Fitzpatrick. In many ways, we seem to be living in wintry times at present in the Western world. In this new book, Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury and a noted scholar of Eastern Christianity...

Bloomsbury presents Being Muslim Today: Reclaiming the Faith from Orthodoxy and Islamophobia by Dr. Saqib Iqbal Qureshi, read by Hazem Shawqi "Qureshi promotes a moderate and inclusive view of contemporary Islam, with the intellectual underpinnings to support it." - Booklist, Starred Review...

In a carefully choreographed propaganda video released in February 2015, ISIS militants behead twenty-one orange-clad Christian men on a Libyan beach. In the West, daily reports of new atrocities may have displaced the memory of this particularly vile event. But not in the world from which the murdered came. All but one were young Coptic Christian migrant workers from Egypt. Acclaimed literary writer Martin Mosebach traveled to the Egyptian village of El-Aour to meet their families and better understand the faith and culture that shaped such conviction.