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The Church and the Russian Revolution

The Church and the Russian Revolution

Spinka, Matthew

Hardcover

Religion General General Christianity

ISBN10: 1025554744
ISBN13: 9781025554747
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 350
Weight: 1.47
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Church and the Russian Revolution provides an in-depth scholarly examination of the turbulent relationship between the Russian Orthodox Church and the emerging Soviet state during the revolutionary period. Written by Matthew Spinka, a prominent scholar of Eastern Christianity, the work meticulously charts the transformation of the ecclesiastical landscape following the collapse of the Tsarist regime. It explores the internal struggles within the Church, the rise of the Living Church movement, and the systematic efforts of the Bolshevik government to secularize Russian society.

Through rigorous analysis, Spinka details the legal and social pressures exerted upon religious institutions and the various responses of the clergy and laity to radical political change. The book serves as a vital historical record of a pivotal era, documenting the clash between traditional religious authority and the newfound principles of militant atheism. Readers will gain a profound understanding of the geopolitical and theological implications of the revolution, making this an essential resource for those interested in Russian history, church-state relations, and the resilience of faith under ideological siege.

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