Monthly Archives: November 2015

St Isaac the Syrian: Preaching the Astonishing Love of God

Posted on 30 November 2015 by Fr Aidan Kimel

Originally posted on Eclectic Orthodoxy:
Who among the Eastern Fathers has written more eloquently, more profoundly about the love of God Almighty than St Isaac the Syrian? “In Isaac’s understanding,” states Met Hilarion Alfeyev, “God is above all immeasurable love.…

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St Gregory the Theologian: Oration 20 (part 3)

Posted on 29 November 2015 by Fr Aidan Kimel

Originally posted on Eclectic Orthodoxy:
St Gregory now comes to the heart of Oration 20: a succinct presentation of the Nicene understanding of the doctrine of the Holy Trinity: “So we adore the Father and the Son and the Holy…

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St Gregory the Theologian: Oration 20 (part 2)

Posted on 28 November 2015 by Fr Aidan Kimel

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding” (Proverbs 9:10). Though St Gregory does not cite this text in Oration 20, it well summarizes his approach to theological reflection. Before … Continue reading →

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St Gregory the Theologian: Oration 20 (part 1)

Posted on 27 November 2015 by Fr Aidan Kimel

Originally posted on Eclectic Orthodoxy:
On 9 August 378 the Eastern Roman Emperor and earnest supporter of Arianism, Valens, was killed by the Goths at the Battle of Adrianople. Emperor Gratian subsequently appointed one of his ablest generals as co-emperor…

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“When thou lookest up to heaven and gazest at the beauty of the stars, pray to the Lord of the visible world”

Posted on 26 November 2015 by Fr Aidan Kimel

As thou takest thy seat at table, pray. As thou liftest the loaf, offer thanks to the Giver. When thou sustainest thy bodily weakness with wine, remember Him Who supplies thee with this gift, to make thy heart glad and … Continue reading →

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Trinity, Eucharist, Tradition and the Challenge of Sola Scriptura

Posted on 24 November 2015 by Fr Aidan Kimel

Originally posted on Eclectic Orthodoxy:
In his article “The Evolution of My Views on the Trinity,” philosopher Dale Tuggy briefly describes how the writings of the 18th century philosopher Samuel Clarke impelled him to re-read the New Testament with the…

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A Conversation with St Paul: What Does Scripture Mean?

Posted on 23 November 2015 by Fr Aidan Kimel

Originally posted on Eclectic Orthodoxy:
Have you ever found yourself reading the Epistle to the Romans and thought, “It sure would be nice if St Paul were here and could explain to me what he meant when he wrote ‘For…

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When Scripture Becomes Scripture

Posted on 23 November 2015 by Fr Aidan Kimel

Originally posted on Eclectic Orthodoxy:
The writings of the Bible exist as historical artifacts and may therefore be read as historical artifacts. To properly interpret a text we must seek to understand it within its historical context. We need to…

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