{"product_id":"the-friend-of-the-bridegroom-on-the-orthodox-veneration-of-the-forerunner-9780802849793","title":"The Friend of the Bridegroom: On the Orthodox Veneration of the Forerunner","description":"The Friend of the Bridegroom offers a compelling theological interpretation of John the Baptist as seen through the eyes of Eastern Orthodoxy. Written by Sergius Bulgakov, the greatest Russian theologian of modern times, this book sheds new light on the mission and meaning of John the Baptist, commonly referred to in Orthodoxy as the \"Forerunner of the Lord.\" Bulgakov traces the Baptist's life from beginning to end - his birth, his preaching of repentance, his baptism of the Lord, his agony, his death, and his veneration in the context of Eastern Orthodoxy. In addition to its use of the Gospel narratives, Bulgakov's profound portrait of the Baptist is colored by sacred tradition as it is embodied in patristic literature, in liturgy, and in iconography. Yet this is not a work of arcane scholarship intended just for academic readers. Typical of all of Bulgakov's books, The Friend of the Bridegroom is steeped in devotional language and holy awe. In the words of translator Boris Jakim, it is \"a work of prayer\" that will stir the souls of Christians everywhere.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-47607\"\u003eSergius Bulgakov\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-14298343\"\u003eSergei Nikolaevich Bulgakov\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/07\/2003\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 204\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.69lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 6.32w x 0.55d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780802849793\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0802849792\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-REL\"\u003eReligion\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-REL067040\"\u003eChristian Theology | Christology\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSergius Bulgakov (1871-1944) is widely regarded as the twentieth century's leading Orthodox theologian. His other books include \u003ci\u003eRelics and Miracles\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Unfading Light\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Burning Bush\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Lamb of God\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Comforter\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJacob's Ladder\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eChurchly Joy\u003c\/i\u003e (all Eerdmans).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42647290904813,"sku":"9780802849793","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_66995284-27d3-4d88-8853-0b1224a98710.jpg?v=1649175935","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/the-friend-of-the-bridegroom-on-the-orthodox-veneration-of-the-forerunner-9780802849793","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}