Counterpoints
Subtitle: Three Views on Eastern Orthodoxy and Evangelicalism
Contributors: Brad Nassif (Contributor); Father Vladimir Berzonsky (Contributor); George Hancock-Stefan (Contributor); Father Edward Rommen (Contributor); James J. Stamoolis (Editor); Stanley N. Gundry (Series Editor)
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: November 1, 2004
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 304
ISBN-13: 9780310235392
Subjects: Independent Evangelical Churches; Orthodox Churches; Protestantism & Protestant Churches; Relations; Christianity - Christian Life - General; Religion - World Religions; Religion; Orthodox Eastern Church; Evangelicalism; Christianity - Orthodox Churches; Christianity - Orthodox; Comparative Religion; Christian Interest; Religion / Theology; Christian Life - General
Description: To some Western evangelicals, the practices of Eastern Orthodoxy seem mysterious and perhaps even unbiblical. Then again, from an Orthodox perspective, evangelicals lack the spiritual roots provided by centuries-old church traditions. Are the differences between these two branches of Christianity so sharp that to shake hands is to compromise the gospel itself? Or is there room for agreement? Are Eastern Orthodoxy and evangelicalism at all compatible? Yes, no, maybe--this book allows five leading authorities to present their different views, have them critiqued by their fellow authors, and respond to the critiques. Writing from an Orthodox perspective with a strong appreciation for evangelicalism, Bradley Nassif makes a case for compatibility. Michael Horton and Vladimir Berzonsky take the opposite stance from their respective evangelical and Orthodox backgrounds. And George Hancock-Stefan (evangelical) and Edward Rommen (Orthodox) each offer a qualified "perhaps."