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BL
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854362
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Theosis.\ edited by Vladimir Kharlamov.
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| Publication Statement
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Eugene, OR :: Pickwick,, ©2011.
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| Series Statement
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Princeton theological monograph series ;; 156
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1 online resource (xiv, 282 pages)
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0227900200
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128386620X
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9780227680339
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9781283866200
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9781610970709
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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Deification in Jesus' teaching / Stephen Finlan -- The idea of deification in the early Eastern Church / Ivan V. Popov (trans. Boris Jakim) -- Clement of Alexandria on Trinitarian and metaphysical relationality in the context of deification / Vladimir Kharlamov -- Basil of Caesarea and the Cappadocians on the distinction between essence and energies in God and its relevance to the deification theme / Vladimir Kharlamov -- Bridging the gap: Theosis in Antioch and Alexandria / Joel C. Elowky -- Theosis, texts and identity: the Philokalia (1782): a case study / Paul M. Collins -- Between creation and salvation: Theosis and Theurgy / Paul M. Collins -- Participation in God: the appropriations of Theosis by contemporary Baptist theologians / Mark S. Medley.
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Deification penetrates all spheres of human existence, and can be seen as an answer to most pending ultimate questions. It is essentially practical in its manifestation and uplifting in its content, but nevertheless, always evasive and arcane in its comprehension. Aimed both at those who are already students of theosis and at those who are looking for an introductory text, this book contains biblical and historical-theological essays that offer innovative approaches to the issue of theosis the transformation of believers into the likeness of God. The interconnection between deification and the.
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Deification (Christianity)-- History of doctrines.
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Deification (Christianity)-- History of doctrines.
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RELIGION-- Christian Theology-- Soteriology.
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| Dewey Classification
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234
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BT767.8.T44 2011eb
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| Added Entry
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Kharlamov, Vladimir L.
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