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The culture of the Eastern Church is alien to our experience. Yet the more we familiarize ourselves with the Eastern Church the more we recognize, for all the differences, the family resemblances. The family has been parted for a very long time. But chances have arisen to meet again and get to know one another.In recent years, Eastern Orthodoxy has emerged vividly on the radar of Western Christians hitherto, it was largely ignored. The separation has been due to the longterm historical disruption caused by differences in language, outlook and theology and eventually by the depredations of Islam. Because of these East and West went their separate ways. As a result, the respective theologies appear at times to inhabit parallel universes.However, this ignorance is changing. Eastern Orthodoxy is increasingly popular in the AngloSaxon world. It conveys a sense of mystery, of continuity with the past, of dignified worship at a time when evangelical Protestantism is increasingly cheapened and trivialized.This book examines the history and theology of Orthodoxy from a Reformed perspective. There are clear and significant areas of agreement a common allegiance to the triune God; the person of Christ; the authority of Scripture and the truth of the gospel. At the same time there are many areas of disagreement, where it seems that Orthodoxy and Protestantism are at odds. However, there are also misunderstandings on both sides, where proponents of either position are not normally dealing accurately with what the other holds to be true. In drawing attention to the agreements and misunderstandings Robert Letham trusts that readers may come to a better understanding of exactly where the real differences lie. We can learn from Orthodoxy if our assumption is that the most important thing is to grow in our knowledge of Christ.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Through Western Eyes: Eastern Orthodoxy: A Reformed Perspective'? A: The book examines the history and theology of Eastern Orthodoxy from a Reformed perspective, highlighting both the agreements and misunderstandings between the two theological traditions.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Through Western Eyes: Eastern Orthodoxy: A Reformed Perspective' is Robert Letham.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 320 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on September 20, 2010.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in Eastern Orthodoxy? A: Yes, the book is designed to be accessible to readers who are new to Eastern Orthodoxy, providing a clear perspective on its history and key theological concepts.
- Q: Are there any areas of agreement between Eastern Orthodoxy and Protestantism mentioned in the book? A: Yes, the book identifies significant areas of agreement, including a common belief in the triune God, the person of Christ, and the authority of Scripture.
- Q: Does the book address misconceptions about Eastern Orthodoxy? A: Yes, it addresses misunderstandings on both sides, aiming to clarify what each tradition truly holds to be important.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain a better understanding of the similarities and differences between Eastern Orthodoxy and Reformed Protestantism, as well as insights into the importance of growing in knowledge of Christ.
- Q: Is this edition of the book revised? A: Yes, this is the revised edition of 'Through Western Eyes: Eastern Orthodoxy: A Reformed Perspective'.