The Filioque: History of a Doctrinal Controversy (Oxford Studies in Historical Theology)
"This is a hugely accessible, up-to-date survey of the field free of the fog of polemic and bias."--Aristeides Papadakis,Catholic Historical Review"A tour de force...Siecienski writes gracefully and is remarkably free of the bias that plagues most of the literature devoted to the filioque. We are in his debt."--Robert M. Haddad,Logos: A Journal of Eastern Christian Studies"Because of the clarity and brevity of its methodology and textual analysis,The Filioqueis destined to become a classic on the subject for decades to come."--Bradley Nassif,Church History" I enjoyed reading this excellent scholarly tome and recommend it to all interested in the Christian ecumenical movement. One of its several merits is that it reads well and holds one's attention undiminished -- notwithstanding its scholarly nature."--Demetrios Constantelos,Journal of EcumenicalStudies"Siecienski has made a significant contribution to a key issue in both historical theology and present day ecumenical relationships...This is an excellent volume which I shall be recommending to all my students."--Scott Harrower,Journal of Theological Studies"He gives not merely a review of the evidence from one of the longest and most complicated disputes in Christian history, but an explicit theological interpretation that will illuminate and challenge a spectrum of interested readers."--Andrew Hofer, O.P.,The Thomist