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Jul 2023
1h 12m

THINGS HIDDEN 136: Orthodox Theology, Or...

David Gornoski
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In this episode of THINGS HIDDEN, James Kourtides and Surit Dasgupta sit down for a conversation on how mystical Orthodox theology informs our general worldview and praxis. How does Orthodox Christian theology differ from Eastern mysticism? Is asceticism enough in our modern chaotic world? How does Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection help reconcile the age-old question of the one and the many? Listen to the full conversation to find out and more.

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