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Praise for Three Views on Eastern Orthodoxyand Evangelicalism

The increasing importance of the dialogue between Eastern Orthodoxy and evangelicalism has raised many difficult questions for both sides. In this important and timely book, such issues are debated openly and honestly by leading representatives of each tradition. It will be essential reading for all involved in, or reflecting on, this dialogue.

Alister McGrath, professor of historical theology,
Oxford University, Oxford, England

Nearly five hundred years before the Reformation, the Orthodox Church also parted ways with Rome. Now the descendants of those two groups are talking with each other. This is one conversation you wont want to miss!

Father Peter Gillquist, director of missions and evangelism
for the Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of North America
and publisher of Conciliar Press, Santa Barbara, CA

A timely and important subjectthe theological compatibility of evangelicals and Eastern Orthodox believers, with some of the most capable commentators on the scene. It will introduce evangelicals to Orthodoxy and the Orthodox to evangelicals and show where the fault lines are between them, with no fudging, and where the Spirit is leading the church toward a more perfect embodiment of the union of believers in Christ.

Tom Oden, Henry Anson Buttz professor of theology,
Drew University, Madison, NJ

Fidelity to Scripture and commitment to doctrinal truth make for stimulating dialogue between evangelical and Orthodox theologians in an otherwise tired ecumenical world. The frank and sometimes sharp exchange of views expressed in these essays significantly define key theological and practical issues from which informed Orthodox and evangelical Christians will be strikingly challenged and enriched.

Father Theodore Stylianopoulos, Archbishop Iakovos
professor of Orthodox Theology and New Testament,
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, Brookline, MA

Three Views on Eastern Orthodoxy and Evangelicalism clearly speaks to the current evangelical quest for identity. Those who ask who are we? will find the arguments for and against an evangelical association with Eastern Orthodoxy to be thorough and compelling. While an answer is not forthcoming, the questions raised will lead evangelicals into deeper and fruitful paths of discussion and action.

Robert Webber, Myers professor of ministry
and director of M.A. in worship and spirituality,
Northern Baptist Theological Seminary, Lombard, IL

This is the best book I have read on the most important dialogue in the Christian world. I wish it much success.

Father Michael Harper, dean of the British Antiochian
Orthodox Deanery, Cambridge, England

Here is an assessment of relations between evangelicals and Eastern Orthodox that is fair-minded yet frank. While the difficult issues of belief and practice are not slighted, the treatment is accessible to members of both parties as well as those of neither.

William Dyrness, professor of theology and culture,
Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA

An engaging and intriguing attempt to look critically at varying views within Eastern Orthodoxy and evangelicalism, which helps one better understand the bridges and barriers that exist between them. The dialogue is bluntly straightforward and polemic at times, yet refreshingly authentic and thus enlightening. The book itself offers another positive witness to the importance of ongoing, sincere dialogue among the Christian traditions.

Father Luke A. Veronis, Orthodox missionary and instructor of missiology,
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, Brookline, MA

Increasing numbers of evangelicals are being attracted to Orthodox spirituality, while Orthodox are being drawn by evangelicals dynamic biblical witness to assured salvation. This openhearted and scholarly book will be a timely help for more scholarly readers to understand how far the two positions are compatible.

Martin Goldsmith, associate lecturer,
All Nations Christian College, Ware, England

Three Views on Eastern Orthodoxy and Evangelicalism is an important contribution to a long-overdue ecumenical dialogue. The book gives even more than the title promises. It offers three answers to the question, Are Eastern Orthodoxy and evangelicalism compatible? The three answers: yes, no, and maybe. In addition, the five authors offer us a genuine Eastern Orthodoxevangelical dialogue. My hope is that evangelical and Eastern Orthodox readers will not be paralyzed by the answers but will be given energy to continue and to deepen the dialogue. Christian witness in todays world requires no less of evangelical and Eastern Orthodox Christians.

Father Leonid Kishkovsky, ecumenical officer,
Orthodox Church in America, Syosset, New York

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THREE VIEWS ON EASTERN ORTHODOXY AND EVANGELICALISM
Copyright 2004 by James J. Stamoolis

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Three views on Eastern Orthodoxy and evangelicalism / James J. Stamoolis, general editor ; contributors, Bradley Nassif... [et al.].1st ed.
p. cm. (Counterpoints)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0-310-23539-1
1. EvangelicalismRelationsOrthodox Eastern Church. 2. Orthodox Eastern ChurchRelationsEvangelicalism. I. Stamoolis, James J. II. Nassif, Bradley. III. Counterpoints (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
BX324.5.T48 2004
280.042dc22

2004007130

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