Moscow Council (1917–1918)

Explore the transformative period of the Moscow Council (1917–1918) with Hyacinthe Destivelle O.P.'s insightful study, published by the University of Notre Dame Press in 2015. Spanning 277 pages, this hardback edition delves into the pivotal moments following the end of tsarist rule, where widespread dissatisfaction with governmental control over church life set the stage for this significant council. Destivelle meticulously examines not only the council's resolutions but also the rich historical, political, social, and cultural contexts that shaped its emergence. This book is an essential read for those interested in the complexities of church-state relations during a time of upheaval in Russia. Discover how the Moscow Council sought to redefine the role of the church in a rapidly changing society.