Orthodoxy and Culture, Tradition and Romanian Spirit over the Centuries. Apologetics Ideas in the Thinking of Dmitri Cantemir

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https://doi.org/10.12775/TiCz.2017.057

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Dmitry Cantemir, Christianity, Apologetic Theology, Romanian Cultural Traditions, Religious Dialog, Orthodox Thinking

Abstract

Great man of culture, history and science Dmitry Cantemir, the prince of Moldavia was also a grate apologist of the Romanian religious traditions. In our study we try to underline this aspect from his writings, especially from his work Descriptio Moldavie. Therefore, we had followed the apologetics ideas from his most important works, like: Divanul, Loca Obscura, Descriptio Moldaviae, Metafizica and also from his Logica. In this context, the cultural and theological contribution of the great Moldavian scholar is very important from the orthodox theology. In the actual context, Dmitry Cantemir shows the perfect example in the accomplishment and conservation of the Romanian authentic spirit over the centuries.

Author Biography

Ioniţă Apostolache, the Faculty of Theology at the University of Craiova

Rev. Dr Ioniţă Apostolache is an Orthodox priest from the diocese of Craiova, at the Obedeanu Church (Romania). He is also a Lecturer at the Faculty of Theology at the University of Craiova. His scholar interests focus on apologetics and Syriac theology.

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2018-04-10

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APOSTOLACHE, Ioniţă. Orthodoxy and Culture, Tradition and Romanian Spirit over the Centuries. Apologetics Ideas in the Thinking of Dmitri Cantemir. Theology and Man. Online. 10 April 2018. Vol. 40, no. 4, pp. 263-277. [Accessed 6 July 2025]. DOI 10.12775/TiCz.2017.057.

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Vol. 40 No. 4 (2017)

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Orient

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