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Augsburg and Constantinople

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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
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