The Doctrine of Deification in the Greek Patristic Tradition
| Author | : Norman Russell |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 433 |
| Release | : 2004 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780199265213 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0199265216 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (216 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Doctrine of Deification in the Greek Patristic Tradition by : Norman Russell
Download or read book The Doctrine of Deification in the Greek Patristic Tradition written by Norman Russell and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deification was not only a pagan concept but a metaphor for a deeply Christian view of the purpose of human life. This title brings together much recent 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.
