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Patristics or patrology is the study of the early Christian writers who are designated Church Fathers. The names derive from the combined forms of Latin pater and Greek patḗr (father). The period is generally considered to run from the end of New Testament times or end of the Apostolic Age (c. AD 100) to either AD 451 (the date of the Council of Chalcedon) or to the 8th century Second Council of Nicaea.
Among those whose writings form the basis for Patristics, (i.e. prominent early Church Fathers), are:
Orthodoxy (from Greek ὀρθοδοξία, orthodoxia – "correct belief", "right opinion") is adherence to correct or accepted norms, more specifically to creeds, especially in religion. In the Christian sense the term means "conforming to the Christian faith as represented in the creeds of the early Church". The first seven Ecumenical Councils were held over the period between the years 325 and 787 with the aim of formalizing accepted doctrines.
Orthodoxy is opposed to heterodoxy ("other teaching") or heresy. People who deviate from orthodoxy by professing a doctrine considered to be false are called heretics, while those who, perhaps without professing heretical beliefs, break from the perceived main body of believers are called schismatics. The term employed sometimes depends on the aspect most in view: if one is addressing corporate unity, the emphasis may be on schism; if one is addressing doctrinal coherence, the emphasis may be on heresy. A deviation lighter than heresy is commonly called error, in the sense of not being grave enough to cause total estrangement, while yet seriously affecting communion. Sometimes error is also used to cover both full heresies and minor errors.
Summum is a religion and philosophy that began in 1975 as a result of American citizen Claude "Corky" Nowell's claimed encounter with beings he described as "Summa Individuals". According to Nowell, these beings presented him with concepts regarding the nature of creation, concepts that have always existed and are continually re-introduced to humankind by advanced beings who work along the pathways of creation. As a result of his experience, Nowell founded Summum in order to share the "gift" he received with others. In 1980, as a reflection of his newfound path, he changed his name to Summum Bonum Amon Ra, but news stories indicate he went by Corky Ra. Summum religious practices draw upon both Ancient Egyptian religion and the Hebrew prophet Moses.
Summum's philosophy stems from what it considers to be principles of nature that cannot be accredited to any person. These principles flower in different forms and were outlined before in the writings of The Kybalion first published in 1908. But Summum, considering The Kybalion incomplete and antiquated, rewrote the book after it entered the public domain. The new derivative work utilized a more modern language and incorporated the new information that was presented by Ra to the Summa Individuals. Included in that information is an explanation and description of how creation came about. The rewrite resulted in a book published by Summum entitled SUMMUM: Sealed Except to the Open Mind, and it provides an outline of the group's philosophy. The basis of the philosophy is the "Grand Principle of Creation" that states, "Nothing and Possibility come in and out of bond infinite times in a finite moment". The principle of creation generates the totality of existence which the Summum philosophy refers to as "SUMMUM", and from this master principle emanate "Seven Summum Principles" known as Psychokinesis, Correspondence, Vibration, Opposition, Rhythm, Cause and Effect, and Gender.
Featuring Rev. Dr. John Chryssavgis and Dr. James C. Skedros Discussion Questions: 1. What is Patristics? What period of Church history is covered by this subject? 2. Who are the Fathers of the Church and how did they earn that title? 3. Have some Fathers influenced the Church more than others? 4. Are there "Mothers of the Church," namely women who have done what all their male counterparts have done? Discovering Orthodox Christianity is a series of talks, shows, and presentations designed to introduce and explain the basic teaching of Orthodox Christianity. Sponsored by the Leadership 100 Endowment Fund the series covers a wide range of topics with the goal of educating the viewer in simple, easy to understand terms. Additional information about Orthodox Christianity can be found...
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In this interview, Father Josiah Trenham sits down with Robert Spencer the Director of Jihad Watch and New York Times Bestselling author of fifteen books. Mr. Spencer is a key figure of the Counter-jihad movement in the United States. Visit Jihad Watch here https://www.jihadwatch.org/ Patristic Nectar Publications (PNP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing spiritual edification and formal Orthodox Christian catechesis. It publishes the teachings of the Church as expressed by the Holy Fathers through a vast array of patristic audio books and lecture series, spreading the wealth of Sacred Tradition to the modern-day media culture. PNP is distinctive in the fidelity of its publications to the mind of the Church, and the freedom in the publications from personal opinions and ...
The early Church Fathers, being very sensitive to how Sacred Scripture speaks of Jesus, see that in His short life, Jesus recapitulated the life of the Hebrew people in the Old Testament period. Since we are called as Christians to follow Christ and His life by the grace of the Sacraments, we must live according to the pattern of His life. And that pattern is the pattern of the Hebrew people. We will explore what this means for us today. Presented by Fr. Emmerich Vogt, OP.
Continuing our series on Patristic theology and the early heresies, our weekly meeting of the Order of St. Anthony with focus on the heresies of Donatus and Montanus.
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Patristic Studies in the Twenty-First Century: An International Conference to mark the 50th Anniversary of AIEP/IAPS Prof. Susan Ashbrook Harvey, Brown University "Patristic Worlds" Chair: Prof. Carol Harrison, Vice-President of AIEP/IAPS Greetings: Prof. Asher Cohen, Rector of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Jerusalem, 25 June 2013 The Center for the Study of Christianity www.csc.org.il