Tim Staples Senior Apologist, Catholic Answers |
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In the remarkably fruitful Catholic-Orthodox dialogue begun in new and dramatic fashion
in 1965, few if any laypersons have had the impact of Jim Likoudis. For decades now,
Likoudis has dispelled myths and helped overcome what seemed like insurmountable
obstacles to full communion between Catholics and members of the various Orthodox
churches. The Divine primacy of the Bishop of Rome and Modern Eastern Orthodoxy is that
one must-read book that sums up Likoudis’ work to this end. Likoudis and his grandson,
Andrew, have done an enormously important service to the Church and the world in giving
us this great edition of a truly extraordinary book. |
Philip Blosser Professor, Sacred Heart Major Seminary, Detroit |
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From the Primacy of Peter to the Photian affair and the Palamite
controversy, this is high-level apologetics and high-level Catholic-Orthodox ecumenism.
Likoudis is ever courteous but never compromising. His device of composing fifty-two
letters addressed to “Euthymios” a pseudonym representing numerous Eastern Orthodox
polemicists with whom Likoudis corresponded over the years, adds a personal touch that
makes for engaging reading. I cannot imagine a better introduction to the issues that
continue to divide East and West or, conversely, point the way to reconciliation, than
this book. |
Michael Lofton Host and Founder, Reason & Theology |
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The eminent James Likoudis has given Catholics and Eastern Orthodox an
outstanding gift with this work. In a way that is incredibly accessible, he
explains-and refutes-the main points of contentions that Orthodox have against
Catholicism. I highly recommend this work for those Orthodox who desire to know why
they should enter into Catholic communion, for Catholics who wish to defend their
faith, and for all others who would like to understand the historical and theological
controversies surrounding the Catholic and Orthodox divide. |