Orthodox thinking on dogma and truth Bouteneff, Peter. creator text bibliography nyu Crestwood, N.Y St. Vladimir's Seminary Press c2006 2006 monographic eng

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213 p. ; 22 cm. Introduction -- Dogma and Truth -- Orthodox Christian particularity -- Dogma and truth -- Dogma and truth : first thoughts on knowing -- What is truth? -- Types of truth -- Truth as subjectivity -- The love of the law -- Truth and relativism : is anybody wrong? -- Relativism as worldview -- Religious relativism -- Truth and story : does history matter? -- Modern sensibilities -- True stories -- Inspiration and the treasure in earthen vessels -- The story continues -- Discerning dogma -- Knowing the unknowable: is theology possible? -- Mystery and mind -- Why do theology? -- Checks and balances : asceticism and conciliarity -- The spirit will guide you into all truth :the mechanics of doctrine -- The descent of the Holy Spirit -- The formation of doctrine -- Theology as dialogue -- Discernment and authority -- How do you read? : gleaning theology from the tradition -- Scripture -- Liturgy -- Fathers -- Councils -- Canons -- Saints -- Icons and art -- Dogma, dogmas, and dogmatics -- Dogmas -- Understanding and communicating dogmas. Peter C. Bouteneff. Includes bibliographical references (p. 211-213). Orthodox Eastern Church Doctrines Truth Religious aspects Christianity BX320.3 .B68 2006 230/.19 0881413070 (alk. paper) 9780881413076 2006012937 060417 20170410124018.0 000040167292