Precedents for Palamas Essence-Energies Theology in the Cappadocian Fathers

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" Precedents for Palamas Essence-Energies Theology in the Cappadocian Fathers "
Alexis Torrance

Document Type	:	AL
Record Number	:	1085159
Doc. No	:	LA128788
Call No	:	‭10.1163/157007208X287661‬
Language of Document	:	English
Main Entry	:	Alexis Torrance
Title & Author	:	Precedents for Palamas Essence-Energies Theology in the Cappadocian Fathers [Article]\ Alexis Torrance
Publication Statement	:	Leiden: Brill
Title of Periodical	:	Vigiliae Christianae
Date	:	2009
Volume/ Issue Number	:	63/1
Page No	:	47–70
Abstract	:	Following a brief summary of the main tenets of Palamas' theology relating to the immanent divine ενεργειαι, 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 ενεργεια 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. Following a brief summary of the main tenets of Palamas' theology relating to the immanent divine ενεργειαι, 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 ενεργεια 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.
Descriptor	:	CAPPADOCIAN THEOLOGY
Descriptor	:	DEIFICATION
Descriptor	:	DIVINE ONTOLOGY
Descriptor	:	ESSENCE-ENERGIES DISTINCTION
Descriptor	:	GREGORY PALAMAS
Descriptor	:	KNOWLEDGE OF GOD
Descriptor	:	SANCTIFICATION
Location & Call number	:	‭10.1163/157007208X287661‬