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Book SynopsisThis work presents a collection of essays highlighting not only the vibrant tradition of the 20th century Eastern Orthodox thought, but also the necessity of its inclusion in the theological canon constructed mainly by Western Christian thinkers.
Trade ReviewMichael Plekon has once again provided us with a splendid anthology of essays on the purpose and nature of tradition within the Eastern Orthodox theological milieu. This is a delightful, elegant book, which illuminates Merton's analysis that the simplicity found in the architectural aspects of both Shakers and Cistericians rests on the foundation of humility shared by these communities. * Cistercian Studies Quarterly *
This book deserves a wide readership…[it] is the sort of book parish book review and adult study groups ought to be tackling, and I, for one, hope that priests and lay teachers will suggest its use in that setting-after having read it themselves. * St. Vladimir's Theological Quarterly *
This is a real treasury. The most creative and profound names in modern Orthodox thinking are brought before us in magnificently accessible form, at the hands of a first-class scholar who has already written eloquently about many of them. The interest ofthis book goes far beyond specialists in Eastern Christianity alone: here is a symphony of thoroughly contemporary Christian voices who are at the same time steeped in the life of worship and tradition. A splendid collection.... -- Dr. Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury
This is a real treasury. The most creative and profound names in modern Orthodox thinking are brought before us in magnificently accessible form, at the hands of a first-class scholar who has already written eloquently about many of them. The interest of this book goes far beyond specialists in Eastern Christianity alone: here is a symphony of thoroughly contemporary Christian voices who are at the same time steeped in the life of worship and tradition. A splendid collection. -- Dr. Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction: Living the Tradition Part 2 Nicolas Afanasiev Chapter 3 Una sancta Chapter 4 The Church's Canons: Changeable or Unchangeable? Chapter 5 The Eucharist: The Principal Link between Catholics and the Orthodox Part 6 Sergius Bulgakov Chapter 7 By Jacob's Well Chapter 8 Dogma and Dogmatic Theology Part 9 Nicolas Berdiaev Chapter 10 The Bourgeois Mind Chapter 11 The Worth of Christianity and the Unworthiness of Christians Part 12 Cyprian Kern Chapter 13 Two Models of the Pastorate: Levitical and Prophetic Part 14 John Meyendorff Chapter 15 Church and Ministry: For an Orthodox-Lutheran Dialogue Chapter 16 Does Christian Tradition Have a Future? Part 17 Alexander Men Chapter 18 Fifth Talk on the Creed Chapter 19 Sixth Talk on the Creed: On Niacaeo, the Constantinopolitan Symbol Part 20 Paul Evdokimov Chapter 21 Christ and the Church Part 22 Elisabeth Behr-Sigel Chapter 23 The Energizing Force of Tradition Part 24 Mother Maria Skobtsova Chapter 25 Birth and Death Part 26 Anton Kartashev Chapter 27 The Paths Ttowards the Reunion of the Churches Part 28 Lev Zander Chapter 29 On the Essence of Ecumenical Participation Part 30 Alexander Schmemann Chapter 31 Palm Sunday Chapter 32 Concerning the Personal Nature of Faith Chapter 33 Be Like Children Chapter 34 Conclusion
