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by: Myroslaw I. Tataryn
Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 270.2092
EAN: 9781573093903
ISBN: 1573093904
Label: International Scholars Publishers
Manufacturer: International Scholars Publishers
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 200
Publication Date: June 07, 2000
Publisher: International Scholars Publishers
Sales Rank: 2102191
Studio: International Scholars Publishers
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An atmosphere of distrust exists between Orthodox Christians of the East and Christians of the West, underscoring the need for dialogue that promotes a better understanding and appreciation of each other's tradition, experience, and theology. Myroslaw Tataryn contributes to this effort with 'Augustine and Russian Orthodoxy', in which he presents Orthodox perceptions of the theology of St. Augustine of Hippo (354-430), one of the most significant figures in Western Christianity. Specifically, he analyzes the views of Russian Orthodox theologians working in Paris after the Bolshevik Revolution. This period was significant as it marked the violent end of the 19th century Russian religious renaissance, and the work of these Russian ŽmigrŽs in the years following WWI represents a landmark of Orthodox thinking in an atmosphere of true freedom. Understanding Augustine's reception by these Orthodox thinkers is important as it will help explain the deeper Orthodox mentality and help foster an appreciation of its distinctiveness vis-ˆ-vis Western Christianity.
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Rating: - Needed balancing of Orthodox thought.
Besides what is written in the book description, I would like to add that the author examines six main theologians of the "Paris School": Florensky, Florovsky, Fedotov, Bulgakov, Berdiaev, Zenkovsky.
Much of Augustine's theology was born out of debate and personal experiences, not dialogue. His debates and fights with Donatism, Pelagianism and Manicheanism shaped him significantly. Moreover, his own perception of sinfulness penetrates many of his pages. Combined, these factors have led ... Read More
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