1st Edition
The Catholic Church and Russia Popes, Patriarchs, Tsars and Commissars
By Dennis J. Dunn
Copyright 2004
272 Pages
by
Routledge
272 Pages
by
Routledge
272 Pages
by
Routledge
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This unique account of Russia's encounter with Catholicism from the medieval period to the present provides fascinating insights into Catholic-Russian relations. Dennis Dunn analyzes religious politics in the former USSR and in Russia, particularly in areas where relations between the state-backed Orthodox establishment and the Catholic Church have renewed debates about civil rights, religious... Read more
Contents: Introduction; Russia's problem with Catholicism; Alexis to Alexander I; Nicholas I to 1917; Early Cold War: Bolshevik Revolution to World War II; World War II; The Cold War and Stalinism; The Cold War and Khrushchevism; Late Cold War: the failure of ideology; Russia since 1991: a new solution?; Conclusion: another solution; Bibliography; Index.
Biography
Dennis J. Dunn is Professor of History and Director of International Studies at Texas State University, USA.
'This is the most important study ever written on Catholic-Russian relations. Dennis Dunn provides us with an extraordinarily detailed overview of one of the more complex relationships on the planet, namely the relationship between the Catholic Church and Russia. It is a road map to Russia's past and future and offers cogent insight into the problems of modernization that confront all societies. It also shows where the Church made mistakes and missed opportunities. It is an extremely valuable study.' John McCarthy, Bishop Emeritus of Austin, Texas. 'The Catholic Church in Russia is growing and this has led to increased tensions in Russia at this present time. Dennis Dunn's book places the situation in an historical context and gives his own ideas as to the way forward.' Keith Patrick, Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh, Scotland. 'Dennis Dunn has answered the longstanding need for a reliable history of the Catholic Church in Russia with a well-researched book in ten brief chapters packed with the essential facts...this is a ground-breaking study which will clearly be the standard reference work on this subject for some time to come.' The Tablet '...the most comprehensive work published to date on the history of Russia's relations with the Catholic Church into the 21st century...Recommended...' Choice '... an interesting, very informative and scholarly book - and does give unusual insights into Russian history and politics.' The East West Review '... a solid piece of research and writing that will become the standard account of the political history of Catholicism in Russia.' Church History
