The Doctrine of Deification in the Greek Patristic Tradition

The Doctrine of Deification in the Greek Patristic Tradition - Oxford Early Christian Studies

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Deification in the Greek patristic tradition was the fulfilment 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.

Book information

ISBN: 9780199265213
Publisher: OUP OXFORD
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 233
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 418
Weight: 762g
Height: 244mm
Width: 164mm
Spine width: 31mm