Scripture and tradition in the Church

Stylianopoulos, Theodore G.; Cunningham, Mary B.; Theokritoff, Elizabeth

doi:10.1017/ccol9780521864848.002

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“…Participants in this study had distinct hermeneutical and theological frameworks related to their understanding of authoritative foundations for their faith and practice (Antonenko 2004;Breck 2001;Dobykin 2016;Florovsky 1972;Likhosherstov 2013;Negrov 2002Negrov , 2006Negrov , 2008Puzynin 2012;Stylianopoulos 1997). In this research, it was noted that in expressing personal theological perspectives on ecology and ecological responsibility, Evangelical interviewees mainly concentrated on the biblical texts and used literal understanding of the Bible, while Orthodox respondents made references to the writings of the Church Fathers and used allegorical (figurative) understanding of biblical passages that they cited.…”

Section: Bible Tradition and Eco-hermeneuticsmentioning

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Eco-Theology and Environmental Leadership in Orthodox and Evangelical Perspectives in Russia and Ukraine

Negrov¹,

MALOV²

2021

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Environmental leadership and eco-theology have not been a priority for Evangelical and Orthodox Christians in the countries of the former Soviet Union (particularly, Ukraine and Russia) due to various historical, political, social, and theological reasons. However, contemporary environmental global challenges suggest that both Orthodox and Evangelical Christians should revisit their perspectives and efforts related to responsible stewardship by humankind of the earth and its life forms. This article presents the analysis of multiple forms of data (relevant Orthodox and Evangelical documents, specialized literature, and individual interviews/focus groups). We conducted individual interviews and focus groups with 101 Evangelical and 50 Orthodox Christians from Russia and Ukraine. Although the majority of interviewees agreed that the ecological crisis exists and should be addressed, only some of them admitted that they actively care for creation. While Orthodox Christians are more active in practical care for creation, Evangelicals have a stronger grasp of the biblical teaching concerning nature and humans’ responsibility for it. We argue that Evangelical and Orthodox Churches in Ukraine and Russia can learn from each other and impact their communities: engage minds, touch hearts, feed souls, and respond to environmental challenges as an expression of their faith and leadership.

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Section: Bible Tradition and Eco-hermeneuticsmentioning

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Eco-Theology and Environmental Leadership in Orthodox and Evangelical Perspectives in Russia and Ukraine

Negrov¹,

MALOV²

2021

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Trostyanskiy¹,

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Gavrilkin³

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The Encyclopedia of Eastern Orthodox Christianity

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The Bible in Orthodox Christianity

Pentiuc

2022

The Oxford Handbook of the Bible in Orthodox Christianity

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This article synthesizes the salient themes of the current handbook. The four sections of the article deal with matters that have an important impact on Orthodox biblical hermeneutics. The first theme, the all-encompassing, life-like “Tradition” is treated in its relationship with Scripture, whose centrality within the former has always been celebrated. The second theme, biblical “text,” is described in its fluidity and pluriformity. The Orthodox church has never codified the Septuagint or any other textual witnesses as its authoritative text. The third theme, “canon,” underlines the open-endedness of the Orthodox biblical canon with its special section of anaginoskōmena “readable [books].” The fourth theme, “Orthodox hermeneutics,” deals with the ongoing process of recontextualization of Tradition by which Orthodox biblical scholars seek to strike a balance between Tradition, especially patristic exegesis, and modern biblical approaches.

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Scripture and tradition in the Church

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Eco-Theology and Environmental Leadership in Orthodox and Evangelical Perspectives in Russia and Ukraine

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The Bible in Orthodox Christianity

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