Monthly Archives: June 2016

I have decided to join Captain Ahab in search for the mysterious white whale. I imagine it will take me at least a month or two to make my way through it. Hence you may expect less activity on Eclectic … Continue reading →

Posted on 30 June 2016 by Fr Aidan Kimel | 10 Comments

Thomas F. Torrance and the Fallen God

Posted on 29 June 2016 by Fr Aidan Kimel

“Perhaps the most fundamental truth which we have to learn in the Christian Church,” declares the great Scottish theologian Thomas F. Torrance, “or rather, relearn since we have suppressed it, is that the Incarnation was the coming of God to … Continue reading →

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The Essence/Energies Distinction and the Myth of Byzantine Illogic

Posted on 27 June 2016 by Fr Aidan Kimel

by Fr Christiaan Kappes First of all, I heartily thank Fr. Aidan Kimel for inviting me to write a guest column on Palamism. Although, in the essence of the argument, it should not make a difference, I will start by … Continue reading →

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“This is the end of our love, an end by which we are not consumed but perfected”

Posted on 26 June 2016 by Fr Aidan Kimel

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” This is the end of our love, an end by which we are not consumed but perfected. Food is finished when it is eaten, a garment when it is … Continue reading →

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Palamas Transformed

Posted on 25 June 2016 by Fr Aidan Kimel
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Is the Palamite Distinction Ecumenical Dogma?

Posted on 21 June 2016 by Fr Aidan Kimel

1. The official "Message" of the Council (think cover letter), still in draft form, will affirm other Councils as "Ecumenical." — George Demacopoulos (@GDemacopoulos) June 21, 2016 2. Council of 879 (ending poorly-named Photian Schism) and Councils of 1350s, endorsing … Continue reading →

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John Meyendorff and God’s Assumption of Fallen Humanity

Posted on 19 June 2016 by Fr Aidan Kimel

In his various essays and books, Fr John Meyendorff frequently speaks of God’s assumption of fallen humanity in Jesus Christ. As we asked in our previous post on Met Kallistos Ware, so we ask now of Meyendorff: What does the … Continue reading →

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“Now in the same way unity itself speaks through all nations in every tongue”

Posted on 19 June 2016 by Fr Aidan Kimel

The happy day has dawned for us on which Holy Church makes her first radiant appearance to the eyes of faith and sets the hearts of believers on fire. It is the day on which we celebrate the sending of … Continue reading →

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