Can Orthodox Biblical Theology be Autonomous?
- Authors
- Type
- Published Article
- Journal
- Review of Ecumenical Studies Sibiu
- Publisher
- De Gruyter Open
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 2014
- Volume
- 6
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 449–459
- Identifiers
- DOI: 10.2478/ress-2014-0133
- Source
- De Gruyter
- Keywords
- License
- Green
Abstract
The current trend among Orthodox theologians is to identify a fitting profile for biblical theology. The ecclesial and pneumatological dimension of biblical interpretation and the recovery of the patristic spirit of exegesis are the main principles invoked. Should Orthodox biblical theology develop autonomously, ignoring western biblical theology? The case of the Bible from 1914 analysed in this study shows that Orthodox biblical theology should develop taking into account heterodox biblical theology and making reference to its results.
