First of an 11 part series about Orthodoxy for Western Christians. This part contrasts Eastern from Western approaches to Wisdom, knowing Christ and the resulting difference in mindset and beliefs. Ancient Christianity did not change the world because of its great thinkers, philosophers or scientists. It changed the world because of those who were fundamentally changed at their core by the crucified Christ when they tried to personally know God, not according to their own understanding, but according to the Truths that HE revealed. Knowledge of Christ and His teachings was an important entryway into the Christian faith, but it was the mystical experience of His presence in the hearts of men and women, that unified them into one Church and the Body of Christ.

https://orthodoxreflections.com/part-i-of-the-western-series-approach-to-wisdom/