Below is an introduction from a modern Russian publication of the famous so-called “Pomorian Answers”, a book of responses to 106 official questions compelled upon a northern monastic settlement of Old Believers under the reign of Peter I.
I appreciate that! I know, of course, that my opinions on Origen may scandalize, and I humbly ask forgiveness for that. But I would also remind those curious, that his commentaries were widely read and utilized long after his death. He was deeply admired by the Cappadocian fathers, and Bl. Jerome literally plagiarized him. As to his condemnation, it is debatable that it even happened - but the manner in which the 5th Ecumenical Council occurred, and how its decisions were forced, is far more consistent with Nikonianism and its approach than anything the Old Believers uphold or was seen in the other Ecumenical Councils. It was certainly very far from any sense of "Sobornost" as a free expression of the voice of the Christian Church. I am a very strong advocate for his reconsideration today. But, this is absolutely my personal view alone.
I also look forward to the English translation of this book. All of your translations have been marvellous. You have a good thing going in that department.
Thank you so much for this important information: My Old Believer friends and I very much look forward to the forthcoming English language edition and pray that there are more works being planned. We have been able to obtain your books from Amazon here in Canada.
I appreciate that! I know, of course, that my opinions on Origen may scandalize, and I humbly ask forgiveness for that. But I would also remind those curious, that his commentaries were widely read and utilized long after his death. He was deeply admired by the Cappadocian fathers, and Bl. Jerome literally plagiarized him. As to his condemnation, it is debatable that it even happened - but the manner in which the 5th Ecumenical Council occurred, and how its decisions were forced, is far more consistent with Nikonianism and its approach than anything the Old Believers uphold or was seen in the other Ecumenical Councils. It was certainly very far from any sense of "Sobornost" as a free expression of the voice of the Christian Church. I am a very strong advocate for his reconsideration today. But, this is absolutely my personal view alone.
I also look forward to the English translation of this book. All of your translations have been marvellous. You have a good thing going in that department.
Can’t wait for the English version!
Thank you so much for this important information: My Old Believer friends and I very much look forward to the forthcoming English language edition and pray that there are more works being planned. We have been able to obtain your books from Amazon here in Canada.