Kingdom of Heaven. The Sermon on the Mount: Historical and Exegetical Review. A Guide for Catechists

In this book you will find a scientific-theological commentary on the most important body of Christian ethics – the Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 5–7). In an accessible form, the author summarizes data from modern scientific research and traditional commentaries of the Orthodox Church on the Gospel text. The main focus is on the religious and cultural-historical context of the Savior's commandments. The publication can be used as a textbook for catechists and students of theological educational institutions, but is addressed to all who want to learn more about Orthodox doctrine and Sacred Scripture, and are interested in biblical studies and theology. Approved by the Synodal Department of Religious Education and Catechesis of the Russian Orthodox Church 020-28-085 Authorized for distribution by the Publishing Council of the Russian Orthodox Church IS R21-036-3416