Precedents for Palamas' essence-energies theology in the Cappadocian Fathers
<p>Following a brief summary of the main tenets of Palamas’ theology relating to the immanent divine ἐνέργειαι, this article will explore possible precedents for such a concept in the Cappadocian Fathers. The aim is twofold: first to argue against the exclusive use of ἐνέργεια language in atte...
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| description | <p>Following a brief summary of the main tenets of Palamas’ theology relating to the immanent divine ἐνέργειαι, this article will explore possible precedents for such a concept in the Cappadocian Fathers. The aim is twofold: first to argue against the exclusive use of ἐνέργεια language in attempting to outline precedents for Palamite thought in the Cappadocians, and second to propose a framework for discussing the topic in terms of sanctification and deification. Through such an approach, I contend, it is possible to remain true to the Cappadocians, whilst concurrently finding striking precedents to the theology of Palamas.</p> |
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| spelling | oxford-uuid:9a1fd044-ad76-4b12-9e4f-8d33e34af08b2022-03-27T00:19:13ZPrecedents for Palamas' essence-energies theology in the Cappadocian FathersJournal articlehttp://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_dcae04bcuuid:9a1fd044-ad76-4b12-9e4f-8d33e34af08bChristianity and Christian spiritualityChurch historyEnglishOxford University Research Archive - ValetBrill Academic Publishers2009Torrance, A<p>Following a brief summary of the main tenets of Palamas’ theology relating to the immanent divine ἐνέργειαι, this article will explore possible precedents for such a concept in the Cappadocian Fathers. The aim is twofold: first to argue against the exclusive use of ἐνέργεια language in attempting to outline precedents for Palamite thought in the Cappadocians, and second to propose a framework for discussing the topic in terms of sanctification and deification. Through such an approach, I contend, it is possible to remain true to the Cappadocians, whilst concurrently finding striking precedents to the theology of Palamas.</p> |
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| topic | Christianity and Christian spirituality Church history |
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