New Issue of Scientific Journal "Voprosy Bogoslovia" Released
The 13th issue of the scientific journal "Voprosy Bogoslovia" (Questions of Theology), released by the Publishing House of the Moscow Theological Academy, offers readers six scholarly articles and one review, covering both fundamental theological questions and current issues in contemporary religious discourse.
Main Contents of the Issue
- "On the Voluntariness and Natural Necessity of Blameless Passions in Christ: Towards the Question of the Boundaries Between Orthodoxy and Monophysitism"
The article examines the complex question of the manifestation of natural passions in Christ through the prism of the teachings of the Church Fathers. The author proposes an alternative approach to understanding the voluntariness of Christ's sufferings, based on the concepts of Leontius of Byzantium and St. Sophronius of Jerusalem.
- "On the Contemporary Influence of Esoteric Buddhism on Russia"
The reasons and peculiarities of the spread of esoteric Buddhism in the Russian spiritual space are analyzed. Particular attention is paid to a critical understanding of this phenomenon from the standpoint of Orthodox theology and identifying potential risks of spiritual syncretism.
- "Evaluation of Long-Term Catechization in the Contemporary Catholic Church"
Based on research by domestic and foreign (Catholic) authors, as well as materials from Catholic media, discussions on forums and websites, etc., the author identifies key factors affecting the effectiveness of long-term catechization in the Roman Catholic Church and systematizes the main problems of this process.
- "The Synthesis of Christianity and Anarchism in Light of Western Theology"
The article offers an original perspective on the possibility of dialogue between Christian doctrine and anarchist philosophy. The author traces the historical roots of this synthesis and analyzes the views of key thinkers, demonstrating the common value foundations of both teachings.
- "Logical Justification of the Theistic 'Argument from Evil' in the Neo-Thomist Theodicy of Catholic Analytical Theologian P.A. MacDonald, Jr."
A detailed analysis of a contemporary theodicy is presented, in which the author consistently criticizes naturalistic approaches to explaining evil and substantiates the advantages of a theistic worldview for understanding the ontology of evil and morality.
- "The Psychosomatic Method of Creating the Jesus Prayer in the Works of St. Ambrose of Optina"
The holistic approach to prayer practice in the tradition of Elder Ambrose is explored, with special attention paid to the harmonious combination of spiritual, psychological, and bodily aspects in the work of mental prayer.
- Book Review: C. E. B. Cranfield. "Romans: A Shorter Commentary"
Readers are presented with a review of the abridged version of Charles Cranfield's famous commentary on the Epistle to the Romans. The reviewer offers a critical analysis of the commentary in light of contemporary achievements in the field of biblical studies.
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