The Fifteenth-Century Novgorod-Moscow Movement

This study attempts to examine the trinitarian
beliefs of the fifteenth-century Novgorod-Moscow
movement, analyzing both their own writings and the
polemical writings of those who considered their
teaching antitrinitarian. The main objective of the
present research is to contribute to the restoration
of the authentic theological identity of this movement.
The book surveys the historical background of the
Novgorod-Moscow movement and briefly analyzes the
religious, political, and cultural context of
fifteenth-century Russia. It demonstrates that the
struggle surrounding this movement was motivated not
only theologically, but also politically and
culturally. It analyzes the polemical documents,
giving priority to the primary sources contemporary
to the Novgorod-Moscow movement.
The writings of the Subbotniks in general represent
the trends common for European reform movements of
the late fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries.
The study of the Subbotniks' literature shows that
the antitrinitarian character of this movement cannot
be confirmed by the writings of the Subbotniks
themselves.

Autorentext
Oleg Zhigankov, PhD: Studied Historical Theology at Andrews
University, MI. Served as Professor of Historical Theology,
Church History, and Systematic Theology
at Zaoksky Adventist University, Russia. Author traveled the
world as a lecturer, and a public speaker; currently serves as a
pastor at Barrie, Canada.

Klappentext
This study attempts to examine the trinitarian beliefs of the fifteenth-century Novgorod-Moscow movement, analyzing both their own writings and the polemical writings of those who considered their teaching antitrinitarian. The main objective of the present research is to contribute to the restoration of the authentic theological identity of this movement. The book surveys the historical background of the Novgorod-Moscow movement and briefly analyzes the religious, political, and cultural context of fifteenth-century Russia. It demonstrates that the struggle surrounding this movement was motivated not only theologically, but also politically and culturally. It analyzes the polemical documents, giving priority to the primary sources contemporary to the Novgorod-Moscow movement. The writings of the Subbotniks in general represent the trends common for European reform movements of the late fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries. The study of the Subbotniks' literature shows that the antitrinitarian character of this movement cannot be confirmed by the writings of the Subbotniks themselves.