Lostinabook Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Has anyone read Through Western Eyes by Robert Letham? The review I read indicated that it was pretty balanced in showing what Orthodoxy could teach those of the Reformed Protestant perspective, what the Reformed could teach the Orthodox, how the 2 are different, and how they are the same, but the review was from a Reformed perspective. I'm wondering what the Orthodox take would be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 This looks like a fascinating book. I wish my library had it. I'm putting it on my wishlist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I would have to read it to give an honest opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostinabook Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 I wish my library had it. Mine doesn't have it either so I'm trying to decide if I really want to buy it or not. I would have to read it to give an honest opinion. Ok, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I am not sure that this is about the same book: http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=234392 but it might be that you get some insight if you follow this rabbit trail backward. :0) One thing that I have to say is that there are many words that both we (EO) and Protestants use that have different meanings when you get to the bottom of things, so I can imagine that there would be a certain amount of inadvertant misrepresentation if one is "looking in at the windows" rather than "living in the house." But to be honest, and fair, I can't review a book I haven't (and probably won't) read. :iagree: You'd be better finding someone that was a hardcore Calvinist that eventually converted ;) I know plenty, including a minister whose entire mission church converted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostinabook Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 I am not sure that this is about the same book: http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=234392 but it might be that you get some insight if you follow this rabbit trail backward. :0) One thing that I have to say is that there are many words that both we (EO) and Protestants use that have different meanings when you get to the bottom of things, so I can imagine that there would be a certain amount of inadvertant misrepresentation if one is "looking in at the windows" rather than "living in the house." Thank you. I posted on the other thread too. :) Is there a source that defines terms according to Protestants & EO? :iagree: You'd be better finding someone that was a hardcore Calvinist that eventually converted ;) I know plenty, including a minister whose entire mission church converted. Does that mean you have a title in mind? :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Thank you. I posted on the other thread too. :) Is there a source that defines terms according to Protestants & EO? Does that mean you have a title in mind? :bigear: No, that's why I said "person" instead of listing a book. However, I will look for articles and books and see what is out there :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happygrrl Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I posted this on the other thread and just saw this, sorry! I have the book, and cannot recommend it. Patty Joanna is right; it is so easy to inadvertently misrepresent things. I have seen it from the EO side as well; it is a human failing :). The only book I have ever seen that is written from a Reformed perspective and still represents EO well is "Light from the Christian East" by James Payton. If you are a serious inquirer however you will quickly want to move on to other books. Then you will find that the greatest learning happens not in books at all! :) Check out the Exploring Orthodoxy social group for a good list of resources. I am out of state at present and not too available- I'll still get pm's though so feel free! Much love to all- HGrrl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostinabook Posted January 6, 2011 Author Share Posted January 6, 2011 Thank you! I ordered the one you recommended from Amazon & should have it Sat. I have Timothy Ware's Orthodox Church on hold at the library so I can read that next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happygrrl Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Thank you! I ordered the one you recommended from Amazon & should have it Sat. I have Timothy Ware's Orthodox Church on hold at the library so I can read that next. Cool! I am curious to hear what you think of it. Do let's chat when you read it. I loved Bishop Ware's book, though it has been a while since I read it. I am sure if i read it now I would 'get' it so much better! I think I'll read it again when I get back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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