Our Fathers.(Letter to the editor)
First Things: A Monthly Journal of Religion and Public Life, February, 2007 by Flanders, Chad; Kuhl, Frederick; Reno, R.R.; Suriani, Raymond N.; Valentino, Adrian
It may seem bad form to single out what might appear to be small potatoes from the rich and delectable stew that is an otherwise very thoughtful, hopeful, and encouraging essay pleading for a return to the writings of the Church Fathers ("The Return of the Fathers," November). I feel compelled, however, to point out that Paul Tillich would hardly be averse to a rediscovery of ancient Christian thought. Indeed, his writings, as well as his life, bespoke a familiarity with Augustine, Athanasius, Origen, Chrysostom, and others.
Some ancient Christian thinkers, notably Justin Martyr and Origen, believed their mission involved grappling with the leading philosophers of their day, as did Tillich. Comments such as "the Paul Tillich Society may soldier on" and "[Cyril...
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