Wyatt GrahamThe Great Tradition refers to a set of doctrines, theologians, and creeds that have held common consent across the ages. While the phrase the Great Tradition is new, those who use it believe they participate in a tradition that extends back to the...
Tony LaneThe Reformers are often remembered for their rallying cry of sola scriptura—Scripture alone as the ultimate authority in matters of faith and practice. Yet, their deep engagement with the Church Fathers tells a richer story. So what reason would the...
Chris GreenThough not Orthodox myself, I have found the Eastern Christian tradition an invaluable source of theological wisdom, spiritual insight, and pastoral guidance. This reading list represents my attempt to share some of the good I’ve received...
George MooreEach February, we come together to reflect on and celebrate the countless contributions African Americans have made to society through Black History Month. Just as communities rightfully honor those who have shaped their history, God’s people have a...
Mike AquilinaIrenaeus of Lyons is essential to any study of early Christianity, whether theological or historical. He was an important witness to events, episodes, and people at a critical moment in Christianity’s early growth. He was also the first to practice...
The doctrine of divine impassibility has fallen on hard times. Some theologians today reject the doctrine outright or only accept a redefined version, while others have simply forgotten about it. Even when believers talk about impassibility, many...
Veli-Matti KärkkäinenEven while professional theologians celebrate the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicea (325 CE), its formulations of classical Christology remain largely unknown and strange among lay folks. To many the christological affirmations of the...
Gerald BrayIn the ancient world—as for most time since—the gospel of Christ was primarily spread by verbal proclamation, i.e., preaching, and in those days there was no shortage of gifted preachers. Among the pre-modern sermons of which we have record, John...
Jamey BennettOrthodox Christianity makes the bold claim of being the original Christian Church and the original Christian faith. How does this shape how Orthodox approach Bible study? Orthodox Bible study sees itself as part of a flowing stream of Holy Tradition...
Phillip CaryIt’s hard not to feel embarrassed for the poor flummoxed pastors who throw up their hands and confess they can’t explain how God is three in one. It’s a kind of ritual incantation at the beginning of many sermons I’ve heard. If you attend a church...
Clark BatesWhen one looks at the Christian church today, depending on their experience and exposure, the first thing he or she may see is its divisions. Within Protestantism alone, the mere mention of issues like free will, predestination, foreknowledge...
Beginning at some time in the sixth century, a form of commentary manuscripts known as catenae were introduced into the exegetical world of the Byzantine Empire. A catena differs from the standard, single-author commentary by being comprised of...
David DavidsonWe pay a lot of attention to the Bible’s original Greek, Hebrew, and Aramaic, but many of the early church’s most important texts were written in another language: Latin. Luckily, Logos offers some outstanding Latin reference works and primary...
Christianity is the West’s most important worldview. Plato was the West’s most important philosopher. But the two have far more in common than just importance—in fact, Plato helped set the intellectual stage for the early church. Dean...