Elements of Faith: An Introduction to Orthodox Theology (Biblia.com)

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In Elements of Faith, Christos Yannaras introduces the Western mind to some of the distinctive features of the Orthodox tradition. Not only does he review classical theological questions, but he also analyzes the divisions between the Orthodox mind and Western ways of thinking. Often his discussions lead to vigorous but constructive challenges to Western theology. The outcome is a clearer...

In the context of the Judaeo-Christian tradition, “faith” functions as it does in business and in the market-place. Here the object of faith is not abstract ideas which derive their validity from some infallible authority. The object of faith is specific persons you are called upon to trust in the context of an immediate experiential relationship. More concretely: If you believe in God, you do not do so because some theoretical principles suggest this belief to you or some foundational institution

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