Book Discussion: Thinking Orthodox: Understanding and Acquiring the Orthodox Christian Mind

 

 What does it mean to “Think Orthodox”? Orthodox Christianity is based on preserving the mind of the early Church, its phronema. Dr. Eugenia Constantinou brings her more than forty-years’ experience as a Professor, Bible teacher, and speaker to bear in explaining what the Orthodox phronema is, how it can be acquired, and how that phronema is expressed in true Orthodox Theology. Reviews: “Orthodox Christians, living in the West, have a need to be grounded in the phronema of Orthodoxy as we are tossed about as a minority group of Christians in a sea of religious and secular voices that can lead us away from the true faith. So much confusion and private opinion surrounds us and we need to have a light to guide us to a safe harbor. In Thinking Orthodox we have such a light. It is a joy to read and a treasure to have.” - Archpriest Chad Hatfield, D. Min, D.D., President & Professor of Pastoral Theology, St. Vladimir’s Seminary. “Becoming Orthodox is difficult, especially for non-Orthodox, Western Christians. Many inquirers are drawn to Orthodoxy’s liturgical beauty, historical continuity, and theological stability. These are relatively easy to appreciate and access. However, the challenge is in acquiring a truly Orthodox way of thinking. This is precisely where Dr. Constantinou’s book is a godsend. As a convert myself, I spent years trying to shoe-horn Orthodox theology into my Protestant categories. It was futile exercise; the more I tried, the more frustrated I became. In this powerful book, Dr. Constantinou demonstrates why this was the case and why it doesn’t work. More importantly, she explains exactly how anyone can acquire an Orthodox mind. The book is …. easily accessible to anyone who desires to become fully Orthodox.” - Dn. Michael Hyatt, New York Times Bestselling Author Deepen your experience of Great Lent by attending the Lenten Book Discussion, via Zoom, from 7:00 PM-8:30 PM. Join us on Tuesday, March 30, April 6, and April 13, 2021. The book is available in the Church Narthex and the Library. Please note: It is always recommended that spiritual literature be discussed with your Spiritual Father or Mother, or Father Confessor