
Taken together, these two volumes collect seventy-five essays written by Professor Andrew Louth over a forty-year period. Louth's contribution to scholarship and theology has always been significant, and these essays have been collected from journals and edited collections, many of which are difficult to access, and are here made available over two thought-provoking and wide-ranging volumes.Volume II collects essays on a variety of theological topics, arranged chronologically, showing the development of Louth's thought since 1978. Throughout this collection the nature of 'theology', as it is understood within Orthodox tradition, is a constant concern. These essays offer distinctive reflections on categories -- such as 'development of doctrine' -- that have become foundational in modern western thought but which must be viewed rather differently from an Orthodox perspective. The legacy of modern Russian Orthodox thought -- especially the key figures of the twentieth century Russian diaspora -- is under constant consideration, and forms a constant dialogue partner.
This collection investigates the nature of theology as understood within the Orthodox tradition and its critical engagement with modern Western theological categories. Professor Andrew Louth, a distinguished scholar in patristics and Eastern Christian studies, compiles forty years of academic inquiry to examine how Orthodox thought diverges from and interacts with Western doctrinal development. The work serves as a systematic reflection on the legacy of the twentieth-century Russian Orthodox diaspora and its ongoing relevance to contemporary theological discourse.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Scholars and students of Eastern Orthodox theology frequently identify this collection as a vital resource for accessing Louth's dispersed academic contributions. Experts note that the prose maintains a high level of theological density, making it most suitable for readers already familiar with patristic and modern Orthodox thought.
Page Count:
496
Publication Date:
2023-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192882821
ISBN-13:
9780192882820
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