Partakers of the Divine Nature: The History and Development of Deification in th

Description: Partakers of the Divine Nature by Michael J. Christensen, JEFFEREY A. WITTUNG This critical volume focuses on the issue of continuity and discontinuity ofthe Christian concept of theosis, or deification, in the intellectual history of ideas. It addresses the origin, development, and function of theosis from its antecedents in ancient Greek philosophy to its nuanced use in contemporary theological thought. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This critical volume focuses on the issue of continuity and discontinuity ofthe Christian concept of theosis, or deification, in the intellectual history of ideas. It addresses the origin, development, and function of theosis from its antecedents in ancient Greek philosophy to its nuanced use in contemporary theological thought. Often seen as a heresy in the Protestant West, the revival of interest in deification in both lay and scholastic circles heralds a return to foundational understandings of salvation in the Christian church before the divisions of East and West, Catholic and Protestant. The five sections of this work, written by scholars from the Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Protestant traditions, introduce and summarize the nature and function of deification and then lead the reader through four general historical periods of development: Greek and New Testament, Patristic, Medieval and Reformation, and Modern thought. This multi-author work accomplishes what no single author could: it treats the various visions and trajectories of deification that have emerged over the span of a millennium in the various Christian traditions, resulting in a sweeping yet thorough and distinctive contribution to scholarly and informed lay discussion of theosis. Author Biography Michael J. Christensen is director of the Doctor of Ministry Program at Drew University, where he teaches religious studies and spirituality. Jeffery A. Wittung is assistant editor at Baker Academic and a Ph.D. candidateat DrewUniversity. Long Description This critical volume focuses on the issue of continuity and discontinuity ofthe Christian concept of theosis, or deification, in the intellectual history of ideas. It addresses the origin, development, and function of theosis from its antecedents in ancient Greek philosophy to its nuanced use in contemporary theological thought. Often seen as a heresy in the Protestant West, the revival of interest in deification in both lay and scholastic circles heralds a return to foundational understandings of salvation in the Christian church before the divisions of East and West, Catholic and Protestant. The five sections of this work, written by scholars from the Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Protestant traditions, introduce and summarize the nature and function of deification and then lead the reader through four general historical periods of development: Greek and New Testament, Patristic, Medieval and Reformation, and Modern thought. This multi-author work accomplishes what no single author could: it treats the various visions and trajectories of deification that have emerged over the span of a millennium in the various Christian traditions, resulting in a sweeping yet thorough and distinctive contribution to scholarly and informed lay discussion of theosis. Details ISBN1611473446 Author JEFFEREY A. WITTUNG Publisher Fairleigh Dickinson University Press Year 2007 ISBN-10 1611473446 ISBN-13 9781611473445 Format Hardcover Imprint Fairleigh Dickinson University Press Subtitle The History and Development of Deification in the Christian Tradition Place of Publication Cranbury Country of Publication United States DEWEY 234 Edited by JEFFEREY A. WITTUNG Short Title PARTAKERS OF THE DIVINE NATURE Language English Media Book Residence CA, US Pages 325 UK Release Date 2007-01-01 AU Release Date 2007-03-01 NZ Release Date 2007-03-01 Audience Professional & Vocational Publication Date 2007-01-01 US Release Date 2007-01-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137370580;

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