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Davidson, James D., Quinn, Gary J. |
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Review of Religious Research; Fall76, Vol. 18 Issue 1, p74, 7p |
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The article presents discussion on theological and sociological uses of the concept "Orthodoxy." Theological meanings of orthodoxy vary considerably between and even within religious traditions. As the following brief review indicates, orthodoxy is largely liturgical in Eastern orthodoxy; oriented toward institutional authority in Roman Catholicism; refers to conformity to Luther and to the Confessions in Lutheranism and to "The Fundamentals in fundamentalism." The word "orthodox" etymologically has the double meaning of "right opinion" or "right belief' on the one hand and "right glory" or "right worship" on the other. Historically, western Christianity has tended to stress the former aspect, whereas eastern Christianity has given particular emphasis to the latter. The eastern approach to religion is fundamentally liturgical, with doctrinal belief understood in the context of worship. Orthodox Christians hold Scripture and Tradition as the two fonts of revelation. These sources are presented to the faithful mainly in liturgy, which expresses the meaning and essence of doctrine. Where liturgy and theology are not united properly, orthodoxy is incomplete and in some cases seriously threatened. |
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