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Kathodon,Science Society Humans, issue 11 (1995), pp. 112.

The 11^th issue of the journal Kath’ Odon looks at the role of science in the modern world and its relationship with people and society. It also contains an obituary feature on B. Stogiannos, professor at the Department of Theology of the Aristotelion University of Thessaloniki. Under the first theme, there are 7 articles printed and a brief introductory note by I. Petrou and under the second 8 speeches highlighting an event for Ten Years of Memory of Basilis Stogiannos and an introductory note by the journal editing committee of the magazine.

Later, after the themes, there is text not directly related to the above.

The first article concerning the role of science comes from the pen of N. Matsoukas who stresses the need of reconnection of science with the culture, the legend and the vision for a humane society.

N. Zaharopoulos establishes the need for lasting dialogue between theology – church, and science–technology to an ecumenical dimension for the sake of modern people and the problems they face.

I. Manoledakis comments on C. Marx’s and A. Compte’s positions on science and the end of humans’ spiritual course.

G.Papanastasiou discusses the question of the crisis of society or science supports that there is no crisis in science but only shapes of general social crisis which reflect on science imposing its inappropriate use.

Makropoulos referring to the effuse evolution of technical science, focuses on three vital problems of modern human societies: human alienation, ecological destruction and the difficulties in the relationship between ethics and science.

B. Papathanasiou in examining the extent that technological sciences are humanistic, concludes that they can be, insofar as users apply them for their liberation, not their mutual destruction.

The first published speech for the event of the 10 years of memory of B. Stogiannos, after the introductory note by the journal’s editing committee, is by N. Matsoukas, who mentions the importance, the role and function of memory.

Petrou refers to the pioneering of the departed in employing social hermeneutics in the field of orthodox theology.

Karavidopoulos describes the general contribution of B. Stogiannos in the field of biblical studies, by recounting his works.

N. Zacharopoulos presents the basic characteristic of the historical dimension of the professor’s thought.

M. Konstantinou comments briefly the efforts of B. Stogiannos to keep the word of God alive for his readers without forfeiting academic accuracy.

X. Oikonomou presents the views of the professor on freedom.

Galanis discusses the position of B. Stogiannos on the resurrection of the dead.

The last speech is by E. Adamitziloglou, who introduces certain scholarship experiences with her departed teacher.

M. Lapatsanis presents the positions of the Three Hierarchs on education and its importance for today, in a feast day panegyric speech.

Kathodon, Seeking Reconciliation, issue 12 (1997), pp. 132.

The 12^th issue of the journal Kath’ Odon, on the occasion of the 2^nd European Ecumenical Assembly of the Council of European Churches and the Council (Roman Catholic) of European Bishop Synods in Graz (23-29 June 1997), attempts a contribution to address Europe-wide concerns on the issue of “reconciliation”. There are 10 articles printed in total on the above theme. Ahead of the articles there is a brief introductory note by M. Konstantinou for the 2^nd European Ecumenical Assembly, the common announcement of C.E.C. and C. E. B. S. from the Assisi conference on “Reconciliation – A Gift of God and a Source of New Life” and finally, the “Declaration of Bratislava: On Course for Vision Ministry in Europe”.

A. Papaderos examines the Orthodox point of view in the concepts of reconciliation and the way it is experienced as transformation and a source of new life.

I. Petrou proposes reconciliation substance and meaning in the modern world, conceptualising it as initiative and an act of meeting and communion on the one hand with other people and on the other normalisation of relationships of people with nature.

N. Zacharopoulos refers to the urgent need for study and development of the history of Churches in the framework of the concept of Ecumenicity, almost completely absent from the concerns of ecclesiastical historiography.

P. Tambakis examines the importance of reconciliation through a hermeneutics approach of B’ Cor. 5: 17-21 presents certain possible points of cooperation in reconciliation.

K. Stamatis supports the binding commitment and catholicity of demands for equal freedom of people, as well as rights based on these demands.

S. Sakelion looks at the phenomenon of the new poverty and hunger accruing quickly in western societies and claims that it is not right that the issue of reconciliation is discussed seriously without solving first the problem of poverty.

H. Tsironis stresses the need for the constitution of a new society and pints at the role and significance of reconciliation to this effect.

K. Zaras presents some of his thoughts concerning the issue of the opposites and their transcendence in mythology, focusing particularly on the opposites of good and evil.

Later, follows an article-presentation of the output of the theological workshop made possible by the theological link on the issue of reconciliation.

K. Zorbas’ article unconnected to the theme, looks at the relationship of theological thought and sports and stresses the significance of the spiritual practice parallel to physical exercise.

Kathodon,Theology Today, issue 13 (1997), pp. 183.

The 13^th issue of the journal Kath’ Odon constitutes on the one hand a critical look on the genre and the content of modern theology produced in Greece today and on the other a challenge for dialogue on the role of theology today. There are 15 articles printed in total. Ahead of this, there is a brief introductory note by M. Konstantinou on the theme chosen and the reasons for it.

N. Zacharopoulos paints a broad picture of the phenomenon of theology and its history from the first years of Christianity until today.

Petrou presents through a series of examples the changes in terminology and the way of analysis in the theology of each era and stresses the need for change of perspective in modern theology.

Vletsis, following the views of H. Kung, writes a synoptic report on the creation, evolution and application of the terms “paradigm” and “paradigm shift” in theology.

H. Stamoulis discusses the issue of faith as a stance of life and the positions of the Orthodox Church in modern secular society, presenting the various theological trends emanating from it.

I. Bria refers to the plethora of problems faced by modern orthodox theology and thought and makes an urgent call for reclaiming its initial mission.

K. M. G. Kondothra offers a consideration of the more visible ideas and the less visible concepts that guide theological training in the Eastern tradition.

J. Moltmann refers to the need of defining the role of theology as a function of the Kingdom of God, as public reminder of God trying to give an answer to the question whether theology belongs to the contemporary university or not.

In the 8^th text GottfriedOrthinitiatingfromthemulticulturalrealityhelivesinandbased on memory, repentance and openness, deals with the issue of dialogue as a way of life and reflection for the Church as well as theology.

            In the 9^th text, FrançoisBoespflugreferstothenewbalancecreatedbytheseveralreligionsinFrance, to ‘multi-modernism’ or ‘thethirdsecularism’, as well as to the place of religion in the public sphere and that of the History of Religions in the University of France and Strassburg. 

Stamatis Sakellion in the next text states the issue of exercise of authority and the application of repressive mechanisms by theology.

            In the 11^th text Christos Tsironis speaksaboutthe ‘return’ ofGodinthe 20thcwhichtakesplace in the forms of a globalized economy and of a hodgepodge of ethnicism and fundamentalism that interconnect.

Inthe 12^thtextN. Bougatsos  deals with the difference between what is proper and reality as far as theology and the Church are concerned.

            In the 13^th text Georgios Tsananas brings into light examples of disproval and discomfiture of hopes of Christians throughout history and he attempts their interpretation.

            In the 14^th text Marios Begzos presents the take up of historic responsibility as remedy to the feeling of personal guilt.    

In the 15^th text Katerina Karkala-Zorba starting from the role of the myhrr-bearing women, refers to the peaceful living together of women and men in the greek-orthodox society.

            The issue is completed with the column “Epikairotita” that presents the topic of the 2^nd Ecumenical Conference of European Churches.