Paul evdokimov dostoevsky biography

July 20], — September 16, was an Orthodox Christian theologian , professor at the St. Paul Evdokimov's theological thought is marked by the attempt to synthesise two important currents in 20th century Orthodox thought , namely the "neo-patristic" renewal and the insights of the Russian religious philosophers. Born in Saint Petersburg to a noble family, Evdokimov was forced to leave Russia in the wake of the October Revolution.

They had two children, Nina and Michel [ fr ] In , Evdokimov defended his PhD thesis on Dostoyevsky and the problem of evil. The end of the war coincided with Brunel's death from cancer, and the family relocated to Paris. There Evdokimov became involved in the French Resistance via the Cimade refugee aid group. Sergius Orthodox Theological Institute in Paris.

From to , he published several books on Orthodox theology. Evdokimov continued to participate in ecumenical organisations throughout the s, and received a doctorate honoris causa from the University of Thessaloniki. He died in his sleep on September 16, Contents move to sidebar hide. He was educated in a military school and served in the cavalry.

He began theological studies just prior to the Bolshevik Revolution. Following the revolution, he and his family escaped from Crimea through Constantinople and settled in Paris in Evdokimov continued his studies at the Sorbonne and the St. Sergius Institute , studying with Fr. Sergius Bulgakov and Nikolai Berdyaev. In , he completed his doctorate in philosophy at Aix-en-Provence, and his thesis was published as Dostoevsky and the Problem of Evil.

He received his doctorate in theology from St Sergius for the publication of Orthodoxy in He was among the founding members of the Russian Christian Student Movement. Home About Publications Archive Index. Home Evangelical Orthodox Dostoevsky. Orthodox Dostoevsky Last updated on: March 24, at am. March 24, by Peter Leithart. Orthodox Dostoevsky March 24, Peter Leithart Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality!

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