The Doctrine of Deification in the Greek Patristic Tradition
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- Paperback
432 pages
- Release Date
14 September 2006
Summary
Embracing the Divine: Deification in Greek Patristic Thought
Deification within the Greek patristic tradition represented humanity’s ultimate purpose: not just liberation from sin, but complete immersion in the Trinity’s divine existence. This book, the first comprehensive study in over half a century, explores the evolution of deification from its inception as a biblical metaphor in the second century to its pivotal role in the Byzantine Church’s spiritual practices. Norman Russell…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780199205974 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0199205973 |
| Series: | Oxford Early Christian Studies |
| Author: | Norman Russell |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 432 |
| Release Date: | 14 September 2006 |
| Weight: | 660g |
| Dimensions: | 233mm x 156mm x 25mm |
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Critics Review
“This book will be recognized as the oustanding study of its subject. Essential.”–CHOICE
`Review from previous edition Norman Russell presents his subject with the assurance of a master … He displays not just understanding of the material, but also a clear awareness of the field of patristic studies … this is a masterpiece of what historical discussion of Christian doctrine should be: historically acute and theologically perceptive.‘Andrew Louth, The Times Higher Education Supplement
About The Author
Norman Russell
Norman Russell was formerly Vice-Provost of the London Oratory and is now an independent scholar.
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