Actually it is not.That's a misconception.
Carthage was a local council in the west. It has no impact on the Eastern churches.
I've found EO writers that argue that Revelation isn't canonical, but the quote above says that Carthage was ratified by the Third Council of Constantinople (680), so I guess this is an inter-EO debate.So Carthage was rejected by the Eastern churches? I wasn’t aware of this.
I've found EO writers that argue that Revelation isn't canonical, but the quote above says that Carthage was ratified by the Third Council of Constantinople (680), so I guess this is an inter-EO debate.
So Carthage was rejected by the Eastern churches? I wasn’t aware of this.
What parts of Carthage were ratified?I've found EO writers that argue that Revelation isn't canonical, but the quote above says that Carthage was ratified by the Third Council of Constantinople (680), so I guess this is an inter-EO debate.
it isn't rejected, it just doesn't appear on the radar.
I have no idea. I am going by the quotation given by Athanasius377 above, which makes that claim. Since he is EO and since I heard (or thought I heard) that some EOs accept the same 27 books of the NT as RCs and Protestants, I assume there is some inter EO disagreement. If not, perhaps you could clarify.What parts of Carthage were ratified?
The books which are considered Canon are all read in the Church throughout the liturgical year. Revelations is not read in the Church with the exception of the church in the monastery on Patmos.
Athanasius377 is Lutheran, and the source he quoted is another Protestant.I have no idea. I am going by the quotation given by Athanasius377 above, which makes that claim. Since he is EO and since I heard (or thought I heard) that some EOs accept the same 27 books of the NT as RCs and Protestants, I assume there is some inter EO disagreement. If not, perhaps you could clarify.
I am not sure how I missed that he is Lutheran when it says it clearly. My mistake. I am still confused though. Orthodox Wiki says that the EO accept 27 books, including Revelation, which is one of the 27 but isn't read: New Testament - OrthodoxWikiAthanasius377 is Lutheran, and the source he quoted is another Protestant.
The EO definition of Canon is those books which are read in the context of the Liturgy. There are also different levels within the Canon, the Gospels being at the top. Revelations is included with 1 & 2 Clement, the Shepherd of Hermas and a few other early texts that are considered worthy of reading, but are not read in the Liturgy itself. It used to be extremely uncommon to have a single volume containing all the books of the Bible in the Church. The Gospels were one volume which is kept on the altar except when the priest is reading the day's gospel reading, the Psalter is another volume as is the Praxapostolon containing Acts and the Epistles, and other volumes contain the Old Testament and the various hymns for the feast days celebrated throughout the year.
Carthage was a local council in the west. It has no impact on the Eastern churches.
I admit I am no expert on EO canon or accepted councils. I do however find the EO teachings to be fascinating and hold the church in very high regard.
It’s a bit disturbing that ecumenical councils were held without at least all of the patriarchs in attendance, if not all of the bishops. I wonder if this was a result of lack of invitation or lack of attendance.
What are the best Systematic Theologies on EO theachings? thanks
What are the best Systematic Theologies on EO theachings? thanks
Which Councils do Eastern Churches view as authoritative? Thanks
We accept the first seven ecumenical councils held from 325 to 787. There are additional councils that are accepted but not revered like the seven.