“How Far Can You Go With Sophiology?”
by Brendan Thomas Sammon, The Catholic University of America
In chapter five of Catholicity and Orthodoxy, Eastern theologian John Myendorff insightfully inquires how the historical development of Western Christianity during the Reformation would have gone had there been a stronger Eastern Orthodox presence. Reading David Congdon’s and Kyle David Bennett’s lucid presentations on Bulgakov’s sophiology reminded me of Myendorff’s insight; Congdon is, by his introductory admission, a Western Protestant, while Bennett offers a comparative analysis between Bulgakov and the Western Protestant theologian J. Moltmann. The Eastern Orthodox/Western Protestant conversation, while interesting, inspiring and important, is unfortunately infrequent if not rare among theologians today. That these two thinkers agreed to pursue Bulgakov is admirable and courageous.
Consequently, it was somewhat refreshing to read these two thoughtful reflections on the enigmatic doctrine of Sophiology as found in the thought of Sergius Bulgakov. Both reflections offer praiseworthy considerations that help to draw out the beauty of this Eastern thinker. At the same time, both offer points that merit critical attention. Continue reading ‘Bulgakov Blog Conference, Response to Congdon & Bennett’
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