John Meyendorff (1926–1992)
Author of Byzantine Theology : Historical Trends and Doctrinal Themes
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Works by John Meyendorff
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The 17th International Byzantine Congress: Major Papers: Dumbarton Oaks/Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., August… (1986) — Contributor — 3 copies
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Common Knowledge
- Canonical name
- Meyendorff, John
- Legal name
- Meyendórf, Iván Feofílovich
- Birthdate
- 1926-02-17
- Date of death
- 1992-07-22
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- France
- Birthplace
- Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
- Place of death
- Montréal, Québec, Canada
- Cause of death
- pancreatic cancer
- Places of residence
- Paris, France
Yonkers, New York, USA - Education
- St. Sergius Orthodox Theological Institute (1949)
Sorbonne (licentiate|1948|Diplôme d'études supérieures|1949 Diplôme de l'école pratique des Hautes Etudes|1954| D.Th |1958) - Occupations
- Orthodox priest
professor (Patristics and Church History)
theologian - Relationships
- Meyendorff, Paul (son)
Meyendorff, Feofil Egorovich (grandfather) - Organizations
- Orthodox Theological Society of America
St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary (Dean)
St. Sergius Orthodox Theological Seminary
Orthodox Church in America
American Patristic Association
World Council of Churches (Faith and Order Commission) (show all 7)
Orthodox Church (ordination 1959) - Awards and honors
- Order of St Vladimir, 2nd Class (1991)
Corresponding Fellow, British Academy (1977)
Honorary Member, Leningrad Theological Academy (1990)
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Marriage: An Orthodox Perspective by John Meyendorff
Great study on Orthodox marriage that is perhaps a bit academic.
This only doesn't get a 5 because the edition redacts material deemed too polemical or otherwise 'inessential' to the main thrust of his argument. And because there are too many endnotes, many of them unnecessary. But the actual writing and thought of St. Gregory is tremendous, of course.
Superb little book that serves as an excellent overview and intro to the hesychast tradition and Orthodox Spirituality. Nice pictures of significant historical icons are reproduced throughout. Highly recommended for anyone curious about Orthodoxy.
At first glance, the title may seem a bit misleading, as only about a third of the work concerns itself directly with Palamas and his theological work. It is, however, appropriate to view his contributions (which are not really innovations) in the much longer contexts of Eastern Orthodox Hesychasm ("stillness"), as well as the long-established sacramental life of the Church. Hence the book begins with Evagrius, and continues through John of Kronstadt. An excellent and lucidly-written introduction to Hesychasm.… (more)
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- Works
- 33
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- Members
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- Popularity
- #9,978
- Rating
- 4.2
- Reviews
- 12
- ISBNs
- 64
- Languages
- 9
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