Despite real progress in ecumenical relations between Catholics and Eastern Orthodox Christians, recent years have seen a resurgence of bitter attacks on papal supremacy and infallibility. In this newly revised and expanded work, James Likoudis treats Eastern Orthodox ecclesiology in detail and replies to objections raised against critical elements of Roman primacy.
Likoudis employs his signature device of composing letters addressed to 'Euthymios,' a pseudonym representing the many Eastern Orthodox polemicists with whom he corresponded over seven decades. The result is a personal, engaged, and theologically rigorous account of what divides East and West — and what might yet unite them.
“In the remarkably fruitful Catholic-Orthodox dialogue begun in new and dramatic fashion in 1965, few if any laypersons have had the impact of Jim Likoudis. For decades now, Likoudis has dispelled myths and helped overcome what seemed like insurmountable obstacles to full communion between Catholics and members of the various Orthodox churches. The Divine Primacy of the Bishop of Rome and Modern Eastern Orthodoxy is that one must-read book that sums up Likoudis’s work to this end. Likoudis and his grandson, Andrew, have done an enormously important service to the Church and the world in giving us this great edition of a truly extraordinary book.”
Tim Staples, Senior Apologist, Catholic Answers“From the Primacy of Peter to the Photian affair and the Palamite controversy, this is high-level apologetics and high-level Catholic-Orthodox ecumenism. Likoudis is ever courteous but never compromising. His device of composing fifty-two letters addressed to ‘Euthymios,’ a pseudonym representing numerous Eastern Orthodox polemicists with whom Likoudis corresponded over the years, adds a personal touch that makes for engaging reading. I cannot imagine a better introduction to the issues that continue to divide East and West or, conversely, point the way to reconciliation, than this book.”
Philip Blosser, Professor, Sacred Heart Major Seminary, Detroit“The eminent James Likoudis has given Catholics and Eastern Orthodox an outstanding gift with this work. In a way that is incredibly accessible, he explains—and refutes—the main points of contention that Orthodox have against Catholicism. I highly recommend this work for those Orthodox who desire to know why they should enter into Catholic communion, for Catholics who wish to defend their faith, and for all others who would like to understand the historical and theological controversies surrounding the Catholic and Orthodox divide.”
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