Three views on Eastern Orthodoxy and evangelicalism /
Bradley Nassif, Michael Horton, Vladimir Berzonsky, George Hancock-Stefan, Edward Rommen ; James J. Stamoolis, general editor.
- 1st ed.
- Grand Rapids, MI : Zondervan, c2004.
- 294 p. ; pbk ; 21 cm.
- Counterpoints .
- Counterpoints (Grand Rapids, Mich.) .
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Foreword / J.I. Packer -- Introduction / James J. Stamoolis -- 1. Are Eastern Orthodoxy and Evangelicalism compatible? Yes: the evangelical theology of the Eastern Orthodox Church / Bradley Nassif -- 2. Are Eastern Orthodoxy and Evangelicalism compatible? No: an Evangelical perspective / Michael Horton -- 3. Are Eastern Orthodoxy and Evangelicalism compatible? No: an Orthodox perspective / Vladimir Berzonsky -- 4. Are Eastern Orthodoxy and Evangelicalism compatible? Maybe: an Evangelical perspective / George Hancock-Stefan -- 5. Are Eastern Orthodoxy and Evangelicalism compatible? Maybe: an Orthodox perspective / Ed Rommen -- Epilogue / James J. Stamoolis.
Publisher's 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."