<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The current trend among Orthodox theologians is to identify a fitting profile for biblical theology. The ecclesial and pneumatological dimension of biblical interpretation and the recovery of the patristic spirit of exegesis are the main principles invoked. Should Orthodox biblical theology develop autonomously, ignoring western biblical theology? The case of the Bible from 1914 analysed in this study shows that Orthodox biblical theology should develop taking into account heterodox biblical theology and making reference to its results.</p></abstract>

The current trend among Orthodox theologians is to identify a fitting profile for biblical theology. The ecclesial and pneumatological dimension of biblical interpretation and the recovery of the patristic spirit of exegesis are the main principles invoked. Should Orthodox biblical theology develop autonomously, ignoring western biblical theology? The case of the Bible from 1914 analysed in this study shows that Orthodox biblical theology should develop taking into account heterodox biblical theology and making reference to its results.

Can Orthodox Biblical Theology be Autonomous?

PhD, Associated Professor at the Faculty of Orthodox Theology, “Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu, Romania. Adress: Mitropoliei 20, 550179, Sibiu

Review of Ecumenical Studies Sibiu

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The Case of the Bible from 1914

The current trend among Orthodox theologians is to identify a fitting profile for biblical theology. The ecclesial and pneumatological dimension of biblical...

Can Orthodox Biblical Theology be Autonomous?

Published Online: Jan 27, 2015

Page range: 449 - 459

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ress-2014-0133

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