The doctrine of deification in the Greek patristic tradition
Russell, Norman, 1945-
The doctrine of deification in the Greek patristic tradition [electronic resource] / Norman Russell. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2006. - 1 online resource (xiv, 418 p.). - Oxford early Christian studies .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Deification was not only a pagan concept but a metaphor for a deeply Christian view of the purpose of human life. The author brings together research on the Church Fathers from the second to the seventh centuries, offering an analysis of their spiritual teaching and setting it within the context of the times.
9780191695636 (ebook)
Deification (Christianity)--History of doctrines--Early church, ca. 30-600.
Fathers of the church.
233
The doctrine of deification in the Greek patristic tradition [electronic resource] / Norman Russell. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2006. - 1 online resource (xiv, 418 p.). - Oxford early Christian studies .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Deification was not only a pagan concept but a metaphor for a deeply Christian view of the purpose of human life. The author brings together research on the Church Fathers from the second to the seventh centuries, offering an analysis of their spiritual teaching and setting it within the context of the times.
9780191695636 (ebook)
Deification (Christianity)--History of doctrines--Early church, ca. 30-600.
Fathers of the church.
233