Forgtten East

In the modern times the Christian world is becoming more and more aware of the significance of the contributions of the East to Christianity. The Catholic Church is remarkably indebted to the Eastern Churches for her liturgical and theological riches. For long time in the second millennium, this great contribution of the Christian East was ignored by the West. However, scholars in the modern times have shown keen interest in rediscovering the Christian East. Bishop Abraham Mattam could be undoubtedly listed among such scholars. The present work is the result of the profound study of more than three decades. As one who has known to the core the ethos of Eastern Christianity, Bishop Mattam introduces the missionary zeal of the Eastern Churches, the richness of their liturgical and spiritual traditions, and their meaningful ways of translating the Christian faith into local cultures. "Forgotten East" is indeed a remarkable guide to any one interested in the venerable traditions of the Christian East.