Theosis/Deification : Christian Doctrines of Divinization East and West
Overview
This volume brings together a series of contributions by leadingtheologians on the doctrine of theosis or deification in theEastern and Western Christian traditions. While it is still oftenassumed that the theme of theosis was exclusively developed inthe Eastern theological tradition after the Patristic period, and thatit has since been a contentious and even divisive theological subject, this volume was explicitly conceived as a forum for ecumenical encounterand as an opportunity to explore articulations of this doctrine in boththe Eastern and Western traditions. Presenting case studies that treat avariety of periods, theological fields, and authors, this volumehighlights the richness and relevance of the doctrine of deification.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9789042936232
- ISBN-10: 9042936231
- Publisher: Peeters
- Publish Date: April 2018
- Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.4 x 0.9 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.97 pounds
- Page Count: 270
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