A philosopher in search of the Church
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This article by Elisabeth Behr-Sigel offers a critical study of the work *De fil en aiguille* (Gallimard, 1960) by the French philosopher Brice Parain, through the lens of Orthodox theology. Adopting both an analytical and spiritual approach, the author traces Parain's intellectual and existential journey: his formation divided between Western humanism and Russian literature, his relationship with communism, his discovery of the Russian Church, and his search for a personal God. The central idea is that Parain, without claiming allegiance to any confession, embodies a prophetic figure of the "bewitched wanderer," whose longing for truth and communion challenges divided Christians. On the theological level, the article highlights the ecumenical contribution of this lay testimony: the scandal of the separation of the Churches cannot be minimized, and Parain's quest serves as a reminder that love and truth are inseparable.
This article has not been translated yet — it is available in its French version here.
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