Is the Spirit Still the Dividing Line between the Christian East and West? Revisiting an Ancient Problem of Filioque with a Hope for an Ecumenical Rapprochement

Abstract. This essay seeks to offer new perspectives on an ancient problem, namely how Christian West (Roman Catholics and Protestants) and East (Orthodox Churches) may confess the common trinitarian faith. In order to address that issue, the essay will first take a closer look at key postpatristic developments in the West, focusing particularly on the theology of St. Augustine. His theological work in general and Trinitarian reflection in particular has played critical role in the Latin-speaking church. Second, based on that discussion, the essay will focus on the question of the derivation of the Spirit.

Is the Spirit Still the Dividing Line between the Christian East and West? Revisiting an Ancient Problem of Filioque with a Hope for an Ecumenical Rapprochement.

Perichoresis

Volum 9 | Număr 2 | Publicat la 10/10/2011 | Pagini:  125 - 142 | ISSN  1224-984x

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Veli-Matti KÄRKKÄINEN
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Abstract. This essay seeks to offer new perspectives on an ancient problem, namely how Christian West (Roman Catholics and Protestants) and East (Orthodox Churches) may confess the common trinitarian faith. In order to address that issue, the essay will first take a closer look at key postpatristic developments in the West, focusing particularly on the theology of St. Augustine. His theological work in general and Trinitarian reflection in particular has played critical role in the Latin-speaking church. Second, based on that discussion, the essay will focus on the question of the derivation of the Spirit.

Cuvinte cheie:
Trinity, filioque, ecumenism, St. Augustine, Holy Spirit
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