Comuniune, sinodalitate şi autoritate în biserică după învăţătura ortodoxă şi cea romano-catolică

Comuniune, sinodalitate şi autoritate în biserică după învăţătura ortodoxă şi cea romano-catolică

By M. C. Trică

Book Description

This comprehensive theological work explores the fundamental structures that shape Christian community life, examining how authority, shared decision-making, and spiritual communion function within two major branches of Christianity. Drawing from the author's doctoral research, the study presents a rigorous comparative analysis of Orthodox and Roman Catholic approaches to church governance and spiritual fellowship.

The book delves deeply into biblical and patristic sources, uncovering the rich theological meanings embedded in ancient texts that continue to influence modern church practices. Through careful examination of prominent theologians from both traditions, the author illuminates the core elements of Orthodox and Roman Catholic ecclesiology, revealing where these traditions converge and where they diverge in their understanding of Christian community.

Central to this exploration is the relationship between local church leadership, communal worship centered on the Eucharist, and broader ecclesiastical authority. The work traces how Orthodox Christianity has maintained continuity with early Christian synodal traditions, while Roman Catholicism has evolved around papal primacy and universal church governance throughout the second millennium.

For readers interested in understanding how spiritual communities organize themselves and exercise authority, this scholarly yet accessible study offers valuable insights into the ongoing theological dialogue between Eastern and Western Christianity. The research provides a thorough diagnosis of contemporary church teachings, grounded in careful analysis of first-millennium Christian practices and their modern interpretations.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Long (> 400 pages) (~15 hours)

📄 Length: 523 pages

What You'll Discover

  • ✓ Explore Religion
  • ✓ Explore Orthodox Eastern Church
  • ✓ Explore Worship
  • ✓ Explore Religious education
  • ✓ Explore Catholic Church
  • ✓ Explore Religious fundamentalism
  • ✓ Explore Councils and synods
  • ✓ Explore Comparative studies

Topics Covered

Religion Orthodox Eastern Church Worship Religious education Catholic Church Religious fundamentalism Councils and synods Comparative studies Theology, doctrinal

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