Orthodox Christian theology is often presented as the direct inheritor of the doctrine and tradition of the early Church. But continuity with the past is only part of the truth; it would be false to conclude that the eastern section of the Christian Church is in any way static. Orthodoxy, building on its patristic foundations, has blossomed in the modern period. This volume focuses on the way Orthodox theological tradition is understood and lived today. It explores the Orthodox understanding of what theology is: an expression of the Church's life of prayer, both corporate and personal, from which it can never be separated. Besides discussing aspects of doctrine, the book portrays the main figures, themes and developments that have shaped Orthodox thought. There is particular focus on the Russian and Greek traditions, as well as the dynamic but less well-known Antiochian tradition and the Orthodox presence in the West.

东正教神学常常被认为是早期教会的教义和传统的直接继承者。但与过去的连续性只是事实的一部分；如果得出结论说基督教会的东部地区在任何方面都是静止的，那是错误的。东正教在其教父的基础上，在现代时期已经开花结果。本卷着重介绍了今天对东正教神学传统的理解和实践方式。它探讨了东正教对神学是什么的理解：教会祈祷生活的一种表达方式，包括团体和个人的祈祷，它永远无法与之分离。除了讨论教义的各个方面，本书还描述了塑造东正教思想的主要人物、主题和发展。本书特别关注俄罗斯和希腊的传统，以及充满活力但不太知名的安提阿传统和东正教在西方的存在。