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The Doctrine of Deification in the Greek Patristic Tradition

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Deification in the Greek patristic tradition was the fulfillment of the destiny for which humanity was created - not merely salvation from sin but entry into the fullness of the divine life of the Trinity. This book, the first on the subject for over sixty years, traces the history of deification from its birth as a second-century metaphor with biblical roots to its maturity as a doctrine central to the spiritual life of the Byzantine Church. Drawing attention to the richness and diversity of the patristic approaches from Irenaeus to Maximus the Confessor, Norman Russell offers a full discussion of the background and context of the doctrine, at the same time highlighting its distinctively Christian character.

Language: English

Pages: 432

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Release: November 16, 2006

ISBN: 0199205973

ISBN 13: 9780199205974

The Doctrine of Deification in the Greek Patristic Tradition

4.4/5 ( ratings)

Deification in the Greek patristic tradition was the fulfillment of the destiny for which humanity was created - not merely salvation from sin but entry into the fullness of the divine life of the Trinity. This book, the first on the subject for over sixty years, traces the history of deification from its birth as a second-century metaphor with biblical roots to its maturity as a doctrine central to the spiritual life of the Byzantine Church. Drawing attention to the richness and diversity of the patristic approaches from Irenaeus to Maximus the Confessor, Norman Russell offers a full discussion of the background and context of the doctrine, at the same time highlighting its distinctively Christian character.

Language: English

Pages: 432

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Release: November 16, 2006

ISBN: 0199205973

ISBN 13: 9780199205974

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