Theology as science and doxology:
logocentrism, apophaticism and mystical theology in some contemporary Orthodox authors
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This article examines the conception of contemporary Orthodox theology as science and doxology, questioning the epistemological foundations of the twentieth-century Orthodox theological renewal. Pantelis Kalaitzidis adopts a critical and analytical approach to deconstruct the theological program that sought to break free from Western rationalism by valorizing apophaticism, mystical theology, and personal experience of God. The article reviews the major contributions of Vladimir Lossky, Georges Florovsky, Christos Yannaras, and John Zizioulas, identifying the tensions and inherent limitations of their respective approaches. The main contribution of the study lies in the proposal of a theological readjustment: rather than privileging the incomprehensible God of apophaticism, Kalaitzidis advocates for a theology centered on the God revealed in Jesus Christ, thus opening new perspectives for contemporary Orthodox theology.
This article has not been translated yet — it is available in its French version here.
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