Mariology, Anthropology, Synergy and Grace: Why Is Luther So Far Apart from Cabasilas?

The issue of “Mariology” is one that divides the Eastern Orthodox and the Evangelical Christians. In this paper we are approaching the issue through the juxtaposition and comparison of the three Mariological sermons of Nicholas Cabasilas, on the one hand, with Martin Luther’s Commentary on the Magni...

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Main Author: Panagiotis Kantartzis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/12/5/343
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spelling doaj-a1fb44b2264443c7baa3e41f1a5068f32021-05-31T23:54:30ZengMDPI AGReligions2077-14442021-05-011234334310.3390/rel12050343Mariology, Anthropology, Synergy and Grace: Why Is Luther So Far Apart from Cabasilas?Panagiotis Kantartzis0Faculty of Theology, Greek Bible College, 19009 Athens, GreeceThe issue of “Mariology” is one that divides the Eastern Orthodox and the Evangelical Christians. In this paper we are approaching the issue through the juxtaposition and comparison of the three Mariological sermons of Nicholas Cabasilas, on the one hand, with Martin Luther’s Commentary on the Magnificat, on the other. The study of the two works side by side will bring to surface the theological presuppositions which explain the differences between the Eastern Orthodox and the Evangelical views. It will also help us identify some key points that need further discussion and clarification but also ways to reach a point of mutual agreement and understanding.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/12/5/343CabasilasLutherMariologyMagnificatEastern Orthodox theology
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Mariology, Anthropology, Synergy and Grace: Why Is Luther So Far Apart from Cabasilas?
Religions
Cabasilas
Luther
Mariology
Magnificat
Eastern Orthodox theology
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title Mariology, Anthropology, Synergy and Grace: Why Is Luther So Far Apart from Cabasilas?
title_short Mariology, Anthropology, Synergy and Grace: Why Is Luther So Far Apart from Cabasilas?
title_full Mariology, Anthropology, Synergy and Grace: Why Is Luther So Far Apart from Cabasilas?
title_fullStr Mariology, Anthropology, Synergy and Grace: Why Is Luther So Far Apart from Cabasilas?
title_full_unstemmed Mariology, Anthropology, Synergy and Grace: Why Is Luther So Far Apart from Cabasilas?
title_sort mariology, anthropology, synergy and grace: why is luther so far apart from cabasilas?
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publishDate 2021-05-01
description The issue of “Mariology” is one that divides the Eastern Orthodox and the Evangelical Christians. In this paper we are approaching the issue through the juxtaposition and comparison of the three Mariological sermons of Nicholas Cabasilas, on the one hand, with Martin Luther’s Commentary on the Magnificat, on the other. The study of the two works side by side will bring to surface the theological presuppositions which explain the differences between the Eastern Orthodox and the Evangelical views. It will also help us identify some key points that need further discussion and clarification but also ways to reach a point of mutual agreement and understanding.
topic Cabasilas
Luther
Mariology
Magnificat
Eastern Orthodox theology
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