Depends on the use of the term "Orthodox". If we're talking pre-schism and even some after 1054, it's not too far out of our comfort zone. More modern saints and theologians are a great challenge.
Put another way: is a Catholic who reads St. Maximos any more uncomfortable than an Orthodox who reads Augustine?
To make it clear: I am uncomfortable. Palamas seems to make a lot more sense to me than what is taught in the West. Lossky's books were making a dangerous amount of good sense, so I stopped reading them.
St. Maximus is fantastic - I think his writings are very much a bridge between East and West. I never understood the Orthodox view of St. Augustine...perhaps I should learn more about it all.
August, I read Palamas too and though I think he makes some very good points, I had some issues with him. Lossky I know, but have never read.
Hello,
ReplyDeleteThanks for reposting my own post. I've noticed you've done this before, and I thank you for it, even if perchance you might disagree with me.
Pax Christi friend.
Jason @ Ascending Mount Carmel
Not if he wants to remain comfortable.
ReplyDeleteAugust,
ReplyDeleteI'm very comfortable.
Jason
Depends on the use of the term "Orthodox". If we're talking pre-schism and even some after 1054, it's not too far out of our comfort zone. More modern saints and theologians are a great challenge.
ReplyDeletePut another way: is a Catholic who reads St. Maximos any more uncomfortable than an Orthodox who reads Augustine?
I thought the advice was balanced and fair. I'd tell an Orthodox the same thing about reading the literature of the Latins.
ReplyDeleteTo make it clear: I am uncomfortable. Palamas seems to make a lot more sense to me than what is taught in the West. Lossky's books were making a dangerous amount of good sense, so I stopped reading them.
ReplyDeleteM Jordan...
ReplyDeleteSt. Maximus is fantastic - I think his writings are very much a bridge between East and West. I never understood the Orthodox view of St. Augustine...perhaps I should learn more about it all.
August,
I read Palamas too and though I think he makes some very good points, I had some issues with him. Lossky I know, but have never read.