Augsburg and Constantinople

The Correspondence between the Tubingen Theologians and Patriarch Jeremias II of Constantinople on the Augsburg Confession. Augsburg and Constantinople was the crowning achievement of the late Very Reverend Father George Mastrantonis, a distinguished Orthodox clergyman and prolific author. First published in 1982, this book remains a work of vital interest to scholars of all faiths. The correspondence between the Lutheran theologians of Tubingen and Orthodox Patriarch Jeremiah II may be seen as the first substantive ecumenical dialogue of the post-Reformation era. More than four hundred years later, these exchanges continue to have value well beyond the purely historical. In preparing this translation and commentary, Father Mastrantonis believed that these documents are "especially important today when a movement toward better understanding among churches is taking place." Contents Part One: Historical Background Preface p. xiii Foreword p. xv Introduction p. xvii Chapter 1 - The First Contact between the Lutherans and the Eastern Orthodox p. 3 Chapter 2 - The Second Attempt by the Lutherans to Establish Cordial Relations with the Eastern Orthodox p. 12 Chapter 3 - Common Beliefs, Adiaphora, and Matters in Dispute p. 20 Part Two: The Correspondence between Patriarch Jeremiah II and the Tübingen Theologians Chapter 1 - Preliminary Correspondence p. 27 A. The Letter from the Tübingen Theologians to Patriarch Jeremiah [II] Accompanying the Augsburg Confession p. 27 B. The Letter from the Tübingen Theologians to Patriarch Jeremiah [II] in Answer to the Patriarch's Letter after Receiving the Augsburg Confession p. 28 Chapter 2 - The First Theological Exchange: Constantinople to Tübingen p. 30 A. The Letter from Patriarch Jeremiah [II] to Constantinople Accompanying the First Answer to the Tübingen Theologians p. 30 B. The First Answer of Patriarch Jeremiah [II] of Constantinople Concerning the Augsburg Confession Sent to Tübingen May 15, 1576 p. 31 1. God p. 32 2. Articles of Faith p. 33 3. Original Sin p. 36 4. Justification p. 36 5. The Office of the Ministry p. 38 6. The New Obedience p. 42 7. The Church and Sacraments p. 46 8. What the Church Is p. 50 9. Baptism p. 54 10. The Holy Supper of Our Lord p. 54 11. Confession p. 55 12. Penance p. 57 13. The Use of the Sacraments p. 62 14. Holy Orders in the Church p. 70 15. Church Usages p. 73 16. Civil Government p. 76 17. The Second Coming of Christ for Judgment-Parousia p. 77 18. Freedom of the Will p. 78 19. The Cause of Sin p. 81 20. Faith and Good Works p. 83 21. The Cult of the Saints p. 90 22. Both Kinds in the Sacraments p. 91 23. The Married Life of Priests p. 91 24. The Divine Liturgy p. 92 25. Confession p. 92 26. The Distinction of Foods p. 93 27. Monastic Vows p. 95 28. The Power of the Bishops p. 99 29. An Invitation to Follow the Holy Synods p. 102 30. Closing Salutations p. 103 Chapter 3 - The First Theological Exchange: Tübingen to Constantinople p. 106 A. Letter to Patriarch Jeremiah [II] Accompanying the First Reply of the Tübingen Theologians p. 106 B. The First Reply of the Tübingen Theologians the First Answer of Patriarch Jeremiah [II] p. 108 1. The Standard Rule for All Dogmas p. 110 2. The Procession of the Holy Spirit p. 117 3. Concerning Free Will p. 121 4. Concerning Justification by Faith and Good Works p. 123 5. Concerning the Sacraments p. 128 6. Concerning Baptism p. 129 7. Concerning Chrismation p. 129 8. Concerning Ordination or Priesthood p. 130 9. Concerning Penance p. 132 10. Prayers for the Dead - Memorials p. 135 11. Fasting  p. 136 12. Almsgiving p. 137 13. The Invocation of the Saints p. 139 14. The Lord's Supper p. 143 15. Concerning the Anointing of the Sick p. 144 16. Concerning Vows and the Monastic Life p. 145 17. Epilogue p. 148 Chapter 4 - The Second Theological Exchange: Constantinople to Tübingen p. 151 The Second Answer of Patriarch Jeremiah [II] of Constantinople to Tübingen, 1579, Sent to the Most Wise Theologians, Residents of the Famous City of Tübingen A. Concerning the Procession of the Holy Spirit p. 151 B. Concerning Free Will  p. 174 C. Concerning Justification and Good Works p. 178 D. Concerning the Sacraments p. 186 E. Invocation of the Saints p. 190 F. Concerning the Monastic Life p. 203 G. Conclusion p. 210 Chapter 5 - The Second Theological Exchange: Tubingen to Constantinople p. 215 A. The Letter from the Tubingen Theologians to Patriarch Jeremiah [II] in Response to the Second Answer p. 215 B. The Second Reply from the Tubingen Theologians to the Second Answer of Patriarch Jeremiah [II], Translated into Greek by Martin Crasius p. 218 A. Fathers and Scripture p. 219 B. Concerning the Procession of the Holy Spirit p. 223 C. Concerning Free Will p. 243 D. Concerning Justification by Faith and Good Works p. 248 E. Concerning the Sacraments p. 255 F. Concerning the Invocation of Saints p. 270 G. Concerning Monastic Polity or Life p. 281 E. Epilogue p. 285 Chapter 6 - The Third Theological Exchange: Constantinople to Tübingen p. 288 A. A Letter of Patriarch Jeremiah [II] to the Tübingen Theologians Accompanying Patriarch Jeremiah's Third Answer p. 288 B. The Third Answer of Patriarch Jeremiah [II] of Constantinople to Tübingen in the Year 1581 p. 289 A. Concerning the Procession of the Holy Spirit  p. 289 B. Concerning Free Will p. 303 C. Concerning the Sacraments p. 305 D. Concerning the Invocation of the Saints p. 305 E. Epilogue p. 306 Chapter 7 - The Third Theological Exchange: Tübingen to Constantinople p. 308 The Third Reply of the Tübingen Theologians to Patriarch Jeremiah [II] p. 308 1. Concerning the Procession of the Holy Spirit p. 308 2. Concerning Free Will p. 309 3. Concerning the Sacraments  p. 310 4. Concerning the Invocation of Saints p. 310 5. Concerning Confession of Sins p. 311 6. Concerning the Monastic Life p. 311 7. Concerning Schisms and Heresies p. 312 8. Concerning the Jews p. 312 9. That We Are Not Heretics p. 313 10. Concerning the Holy Fathers  p. 313 11. Friendly Conclusion of Correspondence p. 313 Chapter 8 - Third Exchange: Personal Letters p. 316 A. The Letter of Jacob Heerbrand and Martin Crusius to Patriarch Jeremiah [II] p. 316 B. The Letter of Patriarch Jeremiah [II] to the Tübingen Theologians p. 317 C. The Letter of Patriarch Jeremiah [II] to Jacob Heerbrand p. 318 D. The Letter of Patriarch Jeremiah [II] to Martin Crusius p. 319 Bibliography p. 320 Index to Scriptural References p. 329 General Index p. 340 Product Description Paperback: 372 Pages Publisher: Holy Cross Orthodox Press ISBN: 978-0-916586-82-9 Product Dimensions: 6 x 9 x 0.9 inches Author: George Mastrantonis Publication Year 1982