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Book SynopsisAmong the issues that have divided Eastern and Western Christians throughout the centuries, few have had as long and interesting a history as the question of the filioque. Christians everywhere confess their faith in the ancient words of the Nicene Creed. But rather than serve as a source of unity, the Creed has been one of the chief sources of division, as East and West profess their faith in the Trinitarian God using different language. In the Orthodox East, the faithful profess their belief in the Holy Spirit, who proceeds from the Father. In the West, however, they say they believe in the Holy Spirit, who proceeds from the Father and the Son-in Latin filioque. For over a millennium Christendom''s greatest minds have addressed and debated the question (sometimes in rather polemical terms) in the belief that the theological issues at stake were central to an orthodox understanding of the trinitarian God. To most modern people, this may seem like a trivial matter, and indeed most ordi
Trade ReviewIn a chronological series of brief but utterly lucid notices on theologians, written works, councils and political trends, Siecienski draws out the key doctrinal points, traces the political and social factors that exacerbated them, and beautifully portrays the personalities and motives which fuelled divisions and various failed attempts at reunion...I cannot recommend this book enough for those interested in the topic, whether scholarly or amateur, whatever their own ecclesial or doctrinal commitments may be. It is highly informative, engaging and accessibly written. * Jonathan L. Zecher, Theology *
Siecienski has made a significant contribution to a key issue in both historical theology and present day ecumenical relationships ... This is a well-formatted, readable volume with a solid argument, ample endnotes, and clear conclusions ... an excellent volume which I shall be recommending to all my students. * Scott Harrower, Journal of Theological Studies *
Table of ContentsPREFACE; INTRODUCTION; BIBLIOGRAPHY
