The Orthodox Way
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The Orthodox Way is a widely respected introductory book on Eastern Orthodox Christian theology and spirituality written by Bishop Kallistos Ware.
All labels observed (1)
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| The Orthodox Way canonical | 4 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Orthodox Way Context triple: [Kallistos Ware, notableWork, The Orthodox Way]
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A.
The Ladder of Divine Ascent
The Ladder of Divine Ascent is a classic 7th-century Eastern Christian spiritual treatise that outlines a 30-step path of ascetic and contemplative practices leading the soul toward union with God.
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B.
Pillars of the Church
Pillars of the Church refers to key early Christian leaders—especially apostles like Peter, James, and John—who were regarded as foundational authorities in establishing and guiding the early Church.
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C.
Mystagogia
Mystagogia is a theological work by Maximus the Confessor that offers a profound mystical and liturgical interpretation of the Christian church and its worship.
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D.
The Path to Salvation
The Path to Salvation is a classic work of Orthodox Christian spiritual guidance by St. Theophan the Recluse, outlining the stages of the Christian life and practical steps toward inner transformation and union with God.
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E.
The Mission of the Orthodox Church in Today’s World
"The Mission of the Orthodox Church in Today’s World" is an official 2016 Holy and Great Council document that articulates the contemporary social and ethical witness of the Orthodox Church in areas such as peace, justice, human dignity, and global challenges.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Orthodox Way Target entity description: The Orthodox Way is a widely respected introductory book on Eastern Orthodox Christian theology and spirituality written by Bishop Kallistos Ware.
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A.
The Ladder of Divine Ascent
The Ladder of Divine Ascent is a classic 7th-century Eastern Christian spiritual treatise that outlines a 30-step path of ascetic and contemplative practices leading the soul toward union with God.
-
B.
Pillars of the Church
Pillars of the Church refers to key early Christian leaders—especially apostles like Peter, James, and John—who were regarded as foundational authorities in establishing and guiding the early Church.
-
C.
Mystagogia
Mystagogia is a theological work by Maximus the Confessor that offers a profound mystical and liturgical interpretation of the Christian church and its worship.
-
D.
The Path to Salvation
The Path to Salvation is a classic work of Orthodox Christian spiritual guidance by St. Theophan the Recluse, outlining the stages of the Christian life and practical steps toward inner transformation and union with God.
-
E.
The Mission of the Orthodox Church in Today’s World
"The Mission of the Orthodox Church in Today’s World" is an official 2016 Holy and Great Council document that articulates the contemporary social and ethical witness of the Orthodox Church in areas such as peace, justice, human dignity, and global challenges.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Christian theological work
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book ⓘ introductory text ⓘ |
| author |
Bishop Kallistos Ware
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linked to:
Kallistos Ware
Kallistos Ware ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| describedAs | widely respected introductory book on Eastern Orthodox Christian theology and spirituality ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
apophatic theology
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continuity with the early Church Fathers ⓘ liturgical and sacramental life ⓘ personal experience of God ⓘ |
| genre |
Christian theology
ⓘ
spirituality ⓘ |
| hasInfluenceOn | contemporary introductions to Eastern Orthodoxy ⓘ |
| hasPart |
chapter on God as Trinity
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chapter on God as creator ⓘ chapter on God as eternity ⓘ chapter on God as man ⓘ chapter on God as mystery ⓘ chapter on God as prayer ⓘ chapter on God as spirit ⓘ |
| hasTranslation | multiple languages ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
Christian laity
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general readers ⓘ students of theology ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mediaType |
book
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print ⓘ |
| notableFor |
accessible explanation of Orthodox theology
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introduction to Eastern Orthodox Christian belief ⓘ wide use in Orthodox catechesis ⓘ |
| publisher | St Vladimir's Seminary Press ⓘ |
| relatedWork |
The Orthodox Church
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linked to:
Eastern Orthodox Christianity
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| religiousPerspective |
Eastern Orthodox
ⓘ
linked to:
Eastern Orthodox Christianity
|
| religiousTradition |
Eastern Orthodoxy
ⓘ
linked to:
Eastern Orthodox Christianity
|
| subject |
Christian spirituality
ⓘ
Christology ⓘ Eastern Orthodox spirituality ⓘ Eastern Orthodox theology ⓘ Holy Spirit ⓘ
linked to:
God the Holy Spirit
Orthodox tradition ⓘ Trinity ⓘ church ⓘ doctrine of God ⓘ prayer ⓘ sacraments ⓘ salvation ⓘ theosis ⓘ |
| theologicalOrientation |
patristic
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traditionalist ⓘ |
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