Category: Ecclesiastica Anecdota

Andrew Koperski

Origen on the Apostles’ Uniquely Inspired Discernment

Andrew Koperski — May 27, 2026

Origen on the Apostles’ Uniquely Inspired Discernment

We often depict Origen as a speculative, metaphysically preoccupied theologian with a penchant for heterodoxy. His down-to-earth text critical work on the Bible often gets less attention, unfortunately. While editing…

Was Jesus Poor?

Andrew Koperski — April 18, 2026

Was Jesus Poor?

It depends a lot on what you mean by "poor."

When is Liturgical Diversity Acceptable? Sozomen and Forged Apostolic Literature

Andrew Koperski — January 28, 2026

When is Liturgical Diversity Acceptable? Sozomen and Forged Apostolic Literature

Surely, ancient Christians always erred on the side of doctrinal and liturgical purity?

Special Festive Edition: Where the New Religious Right (Badly) Misunderstands Constantine

Andrew Koperski — December 24, 2025

Special Festive Edition: Where the New Religious Right (Badly) Misunderstands Constantine

'Tis the season for an airing of intellectual grievances!

Cosmas Indicopleustes: a Sixth-Century Merchant with a Lutheran View of Scripture?

Andrew Koperski — December 19, 2025

Cosmas Indicopleustes: a Sixth-Century Merchant with a Lutheran View of Scripture?

And they say that Lutheranism doesn't travel as well as Calvinism.

Thessalonike, the Theotokos, and the Proper Place of Relics

Andrew Koperski — December 10, 2025

Thessalonike, the Theotokos, and the Proper Place of Relics

Relics didn't function quite like they do in Age of Empires.

An Example of Christian Influence on Imperial-Era Greek Philosophy (and Why It Makes One Gloomy about the Present)

Andrew Koperski — November 19, 2025

An Example of Christian Influence on Imperial-Era Greek Philosophy (and Why It Makes One Gloomy about the Present)

Because presentist gloom is good for clicks.

“Faith,” Proof, and Intellectual Honesty

Andrew Koperski — October 27, 2025

“Faith,” Proof, and Intellectual Honesty

Faith isn't really supposed to be a "leap."

Do Christians Have to Master Greek to Remain Orthodox?

Andrew Koperski — October 8, 2025

Do Christians Have to Master Greek to Remain Orthodox?

A case study on Christological formulae.

Screwtape to Hamlock on “Recent Events”

Andrew Koperski — October 3, 2025

Screwtape to Hamlock on “Recent Events”

Letter 201