Category: Articles | Essays | Research Publications
Articles | Essays | Research Publications
This section serves as a comprehensive hub for writings that explore the intersection of theology, culture, history, and society. It is designed to engage readers at multiple levels: intellectually, spiritually, and creatively.
Articles provide clear, well-structured insights into specific topics, offering accessible yet in‑depth analysis that informs, educates, and inspires reflection.
Essays focus on personal reflection, creative interpretation, and experiential insights, highlighting how faith, culture, and daily life intersect in meaningful ways.
Research Publications bring academic rigor and methodological depth, presenting original scholarship, critical analysis, and evidence-based findings for students, scholars, and serious readers.
Together, these three forms create a dynamic space where knowledge, faith, and thought meet. Readers are invited to explore complex ideas, engage with diverse perspectives, and cultivate a deeper understanding of both enduring traditions and contemporary challenges. This section encourages thoughtful reflection, inspires dialogue, and fosters an appreciation of the richness and diversity of intellectual and spiritual life.
The Doctrine of Justification Today – Allan Kroll – Prayer of Salvation (Justification) – Martinus Vaicarius
The Doctrine of Justification Today EELC Theological Institute Author: Allan Kroll – Tallinn 2019. a. Prayer of Salvation (Justification) Author of the Prayer of Salvation: Martinus Vaicarius (Martin Vaik) – Tallinn 2026. a. Introduction The doctrine of the justification of the sinful person before God…
The Holy Eucharist: The Cleansing and Healing Power of the Blood of Jesus Christ
The Holy Eucharist: The Cleansing and Healing Power of the Blood of Jesus Christ Introduction to Orthodox Eucharistic Theology In the Orthodox Church, the Holy Eucharist (Communion) is the most sacred and central sacrament, called “the sacrament of sacraments.” In Greek, Eucharistia means “thanksgiving,” because…
The Situation and Future of Church and Theology in the Early 21st Century – EELK
The Situation and Future of Church and Theology in the Early 21st Century Author: Allan Kroll Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Thomas-Andreas Põder TALLINN 13.06.2019 EELK Institute of Theology 1st year Christian Cultural History Master’s Program TALLINN 13.06.2019 Table of Contents Introduction The Church in Today’s World…
The Altarpiece of Kaarli Church – Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church Institute of Theology
The Altarpiece of Kaarli Church Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church Institute of Theology 2nd Year Master’s Program in Christian Cultural History Essay Allan Kroll Instructor: Ivar-Kristjan Hein TALLINN 02.06.2020 Table of Contents Introduction JOHANN KÖLER AND THE KAARLI CHURCH ALTARPIECE THE CREATION OF THE ALTARPIECE THE…
The Prayer of Silence and Light – Introduction from the Hesychast Tradition
The Prayer of Silence and Light Author: Martinus Vaicarius (Martin Vaik – Singularity) www.salvationprayer.eu Introduction from the Hesychast Tradition This prayer is created in the light of the spiritual heritage of the Orthodox Fathers and the tradition of hesychasm – holy silence. It is particularly…
The Essene Movement in Second Temple Judaism
The Essene Movement in Second Temple Judaism A Historical and Theological In-Depth Study Abstract This article examines the Essene movement as one of the most significant yet often overlooked religious groups within Second Temple Judaism. Drawing on the accounts of ancient authors (Josephus, Philo, Pliny…
The Schism of the Machine: When Marketing and Liturgy Stand on Opposite Shores
The Schism of the Machine: When Marketing and Liturgy Stand on Opposite Shores A Theological Reflection on Digital Schism Author: Martinus Vaicarius (Martin Vaik – Singularity) www.salvationprayer.eu Prologue: The Boundary That Cannot Be Crossed In the year when Pope Leo IX and Patriarch Michael Keroularios…
One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism? – Dialogue Between Estonian Orthodoxy and Lutheranism – The Possibility of Unity in Diversity
“One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism?” Dialogue between Estonian Orthodoxy and Lutheranism: The Possibility of Unity in Diversity Author: Martinus Vaicarius (Martin Vaik – Singularity)www.salvationprayer.eu PREFACE The Estonian Christian landscape is a unique microcosm where spiritual traditions, cultural experiences, and theological emphases have historically intertwined.…
“Christ the Pantocrator” icon analysis
Sissejuhatus Autor: Allan Kroll Käesolevas töös käsitletakse Siinai Püha Katariina kloostri ikooni „Kristus Pantokraator“. Töö autor valis nimetatud teema, kuna tundis huvi oma koduukse kohal rippuva „Kristus Pantokraatori“ ikooni tausta vastu. Samuti tekitas huvi teadmine, et selle näol on tegemist maailma vanima puidule maalitud ikooniga.…
PÄÄSTMINE.ON SEE MULLE? „Kellest või millest ma siis päästmist vajan”?
„Kellest või millest ma siis päästmist vajan”?,võib keegi küsida. ”On ju palju neid kes on mitmesugustes raskustes ja hädades:haiged,kodutud,hüljatud lapsed,vaesed,alkohoolikud, narkomaanid.Nemad vajaksid küll,et keegi neid aitaks või päästaks sellest olukorrast.Tänan!mina olen seni saanud ise hakkama ja arvan,et saan ka edaspidi.” Peaküsimus ei ole siiski …