MIHAI IORDACHE, Predestination and justifi cation in the thinking of the Protestant theologian Emil
Brunner. An Orthodox critical evaluation
What is the difference between the doctrine of predestination and that of the choice from the Protestant
theology and how are these two related to the doctrine of justifi cation? Can we put an equality
sign between double predestination, predestination and God’s choosing man from eternity, according
to modern Protestant theology? To what extent the issue of justifi cation, initiated by St.
Augustine and developed by Thomas Aquinas, and medieval Catholic scholasticism can be found
in modern Protestantism? These are just some questions that the study aims to provide orthodox
critical answers, limiting its research fi eld at the thinking of Protestant theologian Emil Brunner,
Professor of Dogmatic at the Theological Faculty of Zurich University between 1924-1953. Answers
in the text below are formulated from the perspective of patristic theology of Eastern thought.
KEYWORDS: (double) predestination, choice, justifi cation, freedom, human person, Protestant theology,
orthodox theology, Church Fathers, sin.

MIHAI IORDACHE