An outline of the orthodox ascetical and mystical tradition crestwood, ny. Theology and spirituality, father dumitru staniloae, timi. Archimandrite jerome newville and otilia kloos from the romanian publisher. But orthodox spirituality has a very specific meaning. Revelation and knowledge of the triune god, by dumitru staniloae faster is that this is guide in soft file form. An introduction to the teaching and spirituality of the orthodox church london. Translated by archimandrite jerome newville and otilia kloos. A practical guide for the faithful and a definitive manual for the scholar south canaan pa. Orthodox spirituality commentary saint george greek orthodox.
In other words, it describes the manner in which the christian can go forward from the cleansing of one passion to the cleansing of another, and at the. Recommended books alfeyev, hilarion, the mystery of faith. Review of dumitru staniloae, orthodox spirituality. He worked for over 45 years on a comprehensive romanian translation of the greek philokalia, a collection of writings on prayer by the church fathers, together with the hieromonk, arsenie boca, who brought. Tikhons seminary press, 2002, in archaeus 12 20072008. In other words, it describes the manner in which the christian can go forward from the cleansing of one passion to the cleansing of another, and at. It is the theologians task to make manifest the link between dogma and personal spirituality, to show how every dogma responds to a deep need and longing in the human heart, and how it. A direct experience of gods presence, identified as uncreated light is found in the theophanic experiences. A practical guide for the faithful and a definitive manual for the scholar author. For me this has been an incredible learning experience.
Dumitru staniloae was a priest of the church of romania who is renowned as an orthodox theologian, academic, and professor. Dumitru staniloae seeks always to indicate the inner coherence of dogmatic truth and the significance of each dogma for the personal life of the christian. A practical guide for the faithful and a definitive manual for the scholar kindle edition by staniloae, dumitru, golubov, alexander. The longawaited second of six planned volumes in translation of this, the greatest masterpiece of modern orthodox theology. Download and read free online orthodox dogmatic theology.
Staniloae develops a theology of creation, humanity, the unseen world of. Dumitru staniloae dogmaticavol1 mircea mihai dorinel we might summarise its leading idea as follows. Here in translation from the original romanian, the text retains its informal and conversational style. Dumitru staniloae teologia dogmatica ortodoxa vol 1 heritage malta. This is the most definitive work on orthodox spirituality, written by one of the most knowledgeable of orthodox theologians, known worldwide for his erudite scholarship as well as his extreme humility. The reception of father professor dumitru staniloaes work. Revelation and knowledge of the triune god, by dumitru staniloae. Part one of this text covers purification, part two talks about illumination, and part three, perfection. Dumitru staniloae, orthodox spirituality, waymart, pa 2002, p. A practical guide for the faithful and a definitive manual for the scholar or read online orthodox spirituality. Staniloae as a pretext for building an extremist form of nationalism, akin to the one promoted in the third and fourth. Aguna faculty of orthodox theology the spirituality of the sacrifice in the work of father dumitru staniloae. Tradition, the living context in which theology is articulated, is not perceived by the orthodox church as a straitjacket. A practical guide for the faithful and a definitive manual for the scholar.
A practical guide for the faithful and a definitive manual for the scholar in pdf. Drawing from scripture and patristic teachings, dumitru staniloae offers clear discussion of the goal of orthodox spirituality and major steps of the spiritual life. A practical guide for the faithful and a definitive manual for the scholar dumitru staniloae, archimandrite jerome, otilia kloos, alexander. Dumitru staniloae, the traditional worldview, and contemporary cosmology. I have also included a link to a pdf which contains all of the posts in this series. Revelation and knowledge of the triune god by dumitru staniloae. A monk of the eastern church fr lev gillet, orthodox spirituality. Dumitru staniloae has 65 books on goodreads with ratings. The combining of the love of the scholarly life with the love of the monastic traditions of prayer has carried on in all of the modern translators of the philokaliaespecially that. A practical guide for the faithful and a definitive manual for the scholar, in that case you come on to the faithful site. Programme great romania the garden of the mother of. Bishop kallistos ware considers staniloae as perhaps the greatest orthodox dogmatic theologian of modern times, but since most of his work remains untranslated, his greatness is not yet fully. Dumitru staniloae presents the process of a christian progress on the road to perfection in christ, by the cleansing of the passions and the winning of the virtues, a process which takes place in a certain order.
The term spirituality is used very loosely in our culture. Revelation and knowledge of the triune god holy cross orthodox press, 2005. Dumitru staniloae s neopatristic approach to theology is exemplified in his first chapter on natural revelation. Orthodox research group winter schedule 2017 dumitru staniloae, the experience of god. Orthodox dogmatic theology download ebook pdf, epub. You see then why the christian teaching of a trinity of persons in a unity of essence is the only one which can constitute the basis of a perfect spirituality for man, understood as a full communion with god in love, without his being lost in it. Fr staniloae zs view of orthodox spirituality and the modern technologies of the self nicolae mosoiu, faculty of orthodox theology. A practical guide for the faithful and a definitive manual for the scholar dumitru staniloae, archimandrite jerome, otilia kloos, alexander golubov on. The fall goodness, friendship, noble aspirations, the.
Staniloae argues that the goal of orthodox spirituality is the union with god and. Lecture series in america orthodoxy lecture series. Orthodox spirituality has as its goal the deification of man and his union with god, without being merged with him. Orthodox spirituality moulded the culture and the mindset of romanians, which was one of the central preoccupations of dumitru staniloae. Orthodox theologian of the 20 th century taught at the faculty of orthodox theology in bucharest, romania, between 19461947. Rethinking a theological path in the neopatristic reception doctoral thesis summary scientific coordinator. A theological biography staniloae s attitude 2 roman.
Popovich in serbia and particularly dumitru staniloae in romania,14 9. Because of his isolation by the romanian communist regime, his work still awaits its merited reception, especially given its potential contribution towards christian unity. He worked for over 45 years on a comprehensive romanian translation of the greek philokalia. Dumitru staniloae 1903 1993 was a romanian orthodox priest, theologian and professor. His many works include commentaries on the church fathers, a romanian translation of the philokalia, and his 1978 masterpiece orthodox dogmatic theology. Leave a comment on dogmatica staniloae vol 2 pdf staniloae s departure from neoscholasticism. October 5 marks the anniversary of the repose of the renowned romanian theologian fr. I have also included a link to a pdf which contains all of the posts in. Dumitru staniloae orthodox dogmatic theology this book for the first time tells the full and astounding storypart of it hidden till now in secret government filesof the role the mindaltering drug played in our recent turbulent history and the continuing influence it has on our time. The spirituality of the sacrifice in the work of father.
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Widely considered the most important orthodox theologian of the twentieth century, dumitru staniloae 19031993 contributed significantly to an ecumenical understanding of these themes. Pdf this paper attempts to offer a general overview of the contribution of father dumitru staniloae to theology, emphasizing recognitions and. Dumitru staniloae the orthodox church makes no separation between natural and supernatural revelation. A practical guide for the faithful and a definitive manual for the scholar south canaan, pa.
Dumitru staniloae a renown romanian theologian 1903 1993. Salvation in orthodox theology john meyendorff st vladimirs orthodox seminary, crestwood, n. In addition to commentary on the works of the church fathers and a romanian translation of the philokalia, his 1978 masterpiece the dogmatic orthodox theology established him as one of the foremost christian theologians of the later. This is an index for my commentary on the presentation of orthodox spirituality by fr. Dumitru staniloae on the fall eastern orthodox theology. You can read by dumitru staniloae, alexander golubov orthodox spirituality.
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