"The book...is a superb presentation of the faith, history, and practice of the Greek Orthodox Church that is comprehensive and readable. It is a book that should be in the religious section of every library." Choice

"Addressed to the no specialist, as for example undergraduate college students, the book would be ideal reading fro a Roman Catholic preparing for marriage with a Greek Orthodox. One would hope too that this title would be assigned as required reading in Catholic seminaries...Constantelos holds our attention as an experienced pedagogue." Emmanuel

"The most readable and instructive monograph on the Greek Orthodox Church and faith to appear in many years...an honest appraisal by one who knows whereof he speaks. Recommended for anyone wanting sound information on Greek Orthodoxy and the Greek Church." Religious Studies Review

Fr. Demetrios J. Constantelos is Charles Cooper Townsend Sr. Distinguished Professor of History and Religious Studies Emeritus at The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. He is the author of numerous books, including Byzantine Philanthropy and Social Welfare and The Greeks: Their Heritage and its value today, as well as numerous articles.