Article analyses the role of patristic authors in the shaping of Luther's thought (1483– 1546). It reveals his multifaced and ambivalent attitude toward patristics, which is seen on the case of Luther’s reception of Chrysostom’s (c. 349–407) 34 homilies In Epistolam ad Hebraeos. Luther’s interpretation of the problem between the works and faith is considered inadequate and unsatistactory. Chrysostom’s pistology of the Epistle to the Hebrews is holistic and balanced, which Luther subdues for the purpose of his own theological concepts. We propose the solution for this problem in the concept of paleo-orthodoxy that was built by Methodist theologian Thomas C. Oden (1931–2016) in which he emphasizes the importance of patristic-ecumenical consensual theological thinking. The relation between faith and works can shine in the organic coherence, through the sincere consideration of patristic sources, and becomes the possibility of seeking the ecumenical consensus even today.
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