Theological and Moral Principles as a Foundation for a Christian Education. The Vision of Paul Evdokimov (1901-1970)
Theological and Moral Principles as a Foundation for a Christian Education. The Vision of Paul Evdokimov (1901-1970)

Summary/Abstract: This study aims to present the vision of Paul Evdokimov (1901-1970) on thereligious and the moral principles that are necessary for a holistic Christian education, as it follows from his course of Moral Theology (published posthumously).In the fi rst part of the study we will outline the bio-bibliographical data concerningPaul Evdokimov. In the second part we will present the orthodox characteristics ofa vision on the moral life, respectively the theological principles that govern thelatter. Finally, in the last part of the study we will underline the relevance of theseprinciples for achieving a Christian education today. Thus, we will better understandthe role that Evdokimov understood to assume as a “son of the Russian exile” inthe West. It will also highlight the relevance that the theological principles have inrefl ecting a divine pedagogy, absolutely necessary to cover “the ages of the spirituallife“ of a man.

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