His Eminence John Zizioulas Metropolitan of Pergamum emphasizes the importance of hermeneutics in interpreting both dogmas and the Bible, highlighting the need for historical context and contemporary relevance. He stresses the role of a dogmatist as a historian, philosopher, and pastor in interpreting dogmas effectively. Zizioulas discusses the hermeneutical relationship between dogmas and Scripture, addressing the issues raised by Western theologians regarding the authority of Church Tradition and the principle of “sola scriptura” in Orthodox theology.
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