Two Views of the Cross: Orthodoxy and the West

By: Frederica Mathewes-Green

Narrated by: Frederica Mathewes-Green

For Protestants or Catholics seeking to understand Eastern Orthodoxy, the Cross is a good place to start. In the West a multitude of different views sprang up over the last millennium, but Orthodox Christian beliefs have remained unchanged. The contrast between those views is suggested by the two images on the book's cover, showing how differently the meaning of the Cross was understood, East and West.

Two Views of the Cross is a short, focused book, ideal for listeners looking to grasp the overall picture (with some passages from Mathewes-Green's more-comprehensive classic, Welcome to the Orthodox Church). This volume adds a new title to Mathewes-Green's long list of helpful books about Eastern Orthodoxy. Looking at the Cross from Western and Eastern perspectives provides a concise introduction to the beautiful, mystical, and sometimes-surprising Orthodox faith.

©2022 Frederica Mathewes-Green (P)2022 Frederica Mathewes-Green

Another great book

Another great book by Frederica. Getting out of the western mindset regarding salvation is a challenge, doing so is freeing and beautiful. I’m thankful for all I learned from Two Views of the Cross and recommend it to any sincere seeker of Orthodoxy.

Very well done.

This is a very well put together and thought it book. I really enjoyed it.

Life Changing

The history of the meaning of the cross was enlightening to me, a cradle Protestant, much misinformed by my denomination.
The author has the gift and skill to communicate volumes of history in a useful and condensed form.
The book has been life changing for me, because it answered so many questions about old,false beliefs I have struggled with.

Loved this...I am a revert Catholic. It was very encouraging!

I highly recommend this book for everyone who ponders the cross of Christ. The author's voice was calm and well paced.

Good Comparison, Audio Lacks

Good content and a good comparison between East and West theology. The author’s narration makes it difficult to not fall asleep. She speaks in a very soothing, quiet manner and I kept nodding off.