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West vs East: Is Thomism Compatible with Orthodoxy | Prof. Marcus Plested

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Exploring the Historical and Theological Relationship between East and West in Orthodox Theology

This chapter examines the historical and theological contrasts between Eastern Orthodox and Western theology, exploring the portrayal of the East as mystical and liturgical compared to the West's rationalistic and legalistic tendencies. It delves into the 19th to 20th century perspectives on this East-West divide, featuring key Orthodox theologians' varying viewpoints towards Western theology figures like Thomas Aquinas.

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