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Western Mentality and Eastern Morality One of the great empires of the world was the Roman Empire, which was created in 31BC. At various points in its history it was divided into two separate Eastern and Western imperial courts as an administrative expediency, followed by a later reuniting. The Western Roman Empire was abolished by the Germanic Goths in 476AD. By the 5th century Christianity was well developed among the masses, and was more dominant in the East but spread at a slower pace in the West. Dramatic changes happened in the population in western Europe early in the 5th [...]

Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible “O Lord, Your works shall be magnified greatly; You made all things in wisdom” (Ps. 103:24). From Genesis to Revelation, the Scriptures overflow with expressions of great wonder and doxology towards God the Creator. Creation itself reveals God, reflecting His power, wisdom and craftsmanship. The act of creation was not something that happened ‘by chance’ or ‘by accident’, but rather it was a deliberate and free expression of God’s creative will. It was the outcome of His infinite love, wisdom and goodness; being that the created world might [...]

Further Up and Further In: Orthodox Conversations with C.S. Lewis by Edith Humphrey C .S. Lewis (1898-1964) remains one of the most prominent modern Christian authors in the West. Many of his works such as the Chronicles of Narnia (including The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe), Mere Christianity and The Screwtape Letters are widely read by both Christians and non-Christians to this day. Beyond being well-written and entertaining, his writings are all deeply theological. For these reasons Professor Edith Humphrey undertook the task of conversing and comparing Lewis to Orthodox theology, drawing on some of Lewis’ less well-known works. [...]