ἀνθρώποισι πᾶσι μέτεστι γινώσκειν ἑωυτοὺς καὶ σωφρονεῖν.
In this article we will analyze an excerpt from Aristotle which, we think, satisfactorily answers the question of our title.
Continue reading “What was the theological opinion of the ancient Greek natural Philosophers?”
Here we present and analyze an excerpt from the ‘Lithics’ of Orpheus (Orphei Lithica). Continue reading “Orphic theological and social views”
The case of the prominent Jew who had observed all the commandments of Mosaic Law from the time of his youth is one we can easily relate to. He asks Jesus what remains for him to do in order to gain eternal life. Jesus knows what it is that usually binds people to earth, so He answers: ‘You’re missing one thing: sell everything you’ve got and give the money to the poor and, in that way, you’ll have treasure in heaven. Then come and follow me on the difficult path of the cross’. Continue reading “Whole or Half Christians?”
By Fr. Stephen Freeman
I recall my first classes in Moral Theology some 35 or so years ago. The subject is an essential part of Western thought (particularly in the Catholic and Anglican traditions). In many ways the topic was like a journey into Law School. We learned various methods and principles on whose basis moral questions – questions of right and wrong – could be discussed and decided. These classes were also the introduction of certain strains of doubt for me. Continue reading “Why Morality is not Christian”
Church: Greek = Ecclesia (the summoned ones)
Here we present and analyze five excerpts from Pindar, the lyric poet. Continue reading “Pindar – Nothing good is ever achievable or possible without Divine help, especially Wisdom and flourishing of the Mind (Nous)”
Novo Scriptorium 