Kleronomia, Vol. 5, Issue A, January 1973, 256 pages.
This Issue contains 5 research papers, book presentations and an interesting Chronicle.
Pan. Christou studies texts regarding single-sexuality. These texts express the conviction that the separation of human species in two sexes is an unnatural and temporary condition, so it is necessary to transcend it and attain finally single-sexuality or non-sexuality. The influence on Gnosticism must be highlighted in particular. Gnostics view divinity and humanity as male and female at the same time, until fragmentation comes into it. Finally single-sexuality is considered to be an ideal to aspire to.
Constantine Tsirplanis makes an attempt (in English) to present the institution of the Parliamentary Assemblies and Parliaments in Byzantium (13-14th century), underlining a) the way the senate functioned and b) the ecclesia of the state and local parliaments.
Gabriel Patacsi researches (in French) the period prior to the synod of Florence and highlights the figure of Joseph Vriennios, who played a leading role in Byzantium in his time, particularly as to the relations of Byzantium with the Latins.
Oscar Cullman, this great French theologian, studies the concept of salvation in the New Testament, meaning the relationship between God and humans, God and the world.
Markos Siotis responds to the above article of O. Cullman regarding the concept of salvation and modern world.
Lastly, follows a book review as well as an important Chronicle on the Ukrainian ecclesiastical issue by Metropolitan Maximus of Sardeon.