Wednesday, September 05, 2012

Should a Catholic Read Eastern Orthodox Writings?

Should a Catholic read Eastern Orthodox writings?  In my humble opinion, that really depends. 
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7 comments:

  1. Hello,
    Thanks 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

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  2. Not if he wants to remain comfortable.

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  3. August,

    I'm very comfortable.

    Jason

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  4. 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?

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  5. I thought the advice was balanced and fair. I'd tell an Orthodox the same thing about reading the literature of the Latins.

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  6. 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.

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  7. M Jordan...

    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.

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