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Document Details : Title: The Dynamics of Mutual Condemnations in the Filioque Controversy Subtitle: From the Carolingian Era to the Late Middle Ages Author(s): GEMEINHARDT, Peter Journal: Ephemerides Theologicae Lovanienses Volume: 91 Issue: 2 Date: 2015 Pages: 201-222 DOI: 10.2143/ETL.91.2.3085089 Abstract : This essay focuses on condemnations that were uttered in the Filioque controversy, the debate about the procession of the Holy Spirit from the Father or from the Father and the Son (ex Patre filioque). Starting with the lifting of the Anathemas of 1054 at the end of the Second Vatican Council, the paper investigates the dynamics of the controversy from Carolingian times to the late medieval Councils of Union. Strikingly, the controversy did not lead to many explicit and mutual condemnations, though polemics were vivid on both sides at least from the late 11th century on. As it seems, East and West tried to stay in touch and solve doctrinal matters by dialogue rather than by anathema, thus testifying to an underlying conviction of the unity of the Church. However, the realization of this unity by synodal procedures and theological argument became more and more difficult. Therefore, mutual perceptions and excommunications of ancient times are still a challenge for modern ecumenical encounters. |
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