Peter C Bouteneff

Union Without Confusion

Councils and Christology Beyond the Chalcedonian Divide

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Produktbeschreibung

Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox Christians have been separated since the aftermath of the Council of Chalcedon in 451. The core of this book consists in a fresh historical-theological review of the conciliar period, viewed through the lens of the schism between dyophysite and miaphysite Christians. Bouteneff examines the journey Greek philosophical terminology and its gradual adaption to Christian theological use, one that was experienced differently across the sectors of late-ancient Christendom. He explores how the texts of the theological definitions of the seven councils, as well as excerpts from other key texts, were provided in Greek with English translation. With this forensic examination, provides much needed insight and hope to the schism between two church families. Bouteneff argues for a fresh approach to the authority of tradition, in order to bridge the gap between modern-day movements towards reunion and the Church Fathers' discernment of division and disagreement. This book not only re-examines church history, it proposes fresh ways to understand its vital relevance for our theology and for inter-church relationships.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury Academic
• Seitenzahl: 200
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Februar 2026
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 28mm
• Gewicht: 503g
• ISBN-13: 9780567724847
• ISBN-10: 0567724840
• Artikelnr.: 75042669

Autorenporträt

Peter C. Bouteneff is Professor of Systematic Theology at St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, USA.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
Introduction: An Ancient Schism in a New Light
II. Communion and Discord: History and Theology Through the Church's Great
Councils
The Fourth Century: Nicea, Constantinople, and their Interim
From Ephesus to Constantinople III: A Conciliar Tetrad
III. Conclusions: Revisiting The Past In Our Own Day
Appendix
Abbreviations
Bibliography
Index