This Companion offers an unparalleled survey of the history, theology, doctrine, worship, art, culture and politics that make up the churches of eastern Christianity.

• Covers both Byzantine traditions (such as the Greek, Russian and Georgian churches) and Oriental traditions (such as the Armenian, Coptic and Syrian churches)
  
• The volume’s in-depth articles are written by an international team of experts
  
• Contributes to our understanding of recent political events in the Middle East and Eastern Europe by providing much needed background information
  
• The Companion is designed to stand alongside The Blackwell Dictionary of Eastern Christanity (Blackwell, 1999).