In the last issue of this article I introduced the fact that the translators of the Old Testament into Greek actually slightly changed the phrase found in Genesis about man being made in our image, after our likeness to the … Continue reading
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It is the contention of many scholars, and mine also, that Byzantium made its real and permanent contribution to the history of mankind in the field of religious thought. Byzantine theology, which is the basis for our particular Catholicism and … Continue reading
Since I raised the question in the article in today’s Bulletin about the Eastern Church’s understanding of the image and likeness of God relative to man’s human nature, I thought that I would also share some thoughts on this same … Continue reading
The unity that exists within the Trinity, which we believe is composed of Three Distinct Divine Persons, is truly beyond human comprehension. The dialectic or debate about the one and the many in the Christian Godhead has been an enduring … Continue reading
After sharing with you the thoughts of our Patriarch and Synod of Bishops about an initiative meant to help all communities become vibrant parishes, I have shared my thoughts about what it means to be Called to Holiness. It is … Continue reading
In order to reach the goal of Theosis, prayer, humble service, meditation and similar exercises are not only necessary but also highly recommended. The notion of merit – that is that we can do anything to merit union with God … Continue reading
In this article I have been attempting to share the difference between Eastern and Western Spiritual Theology, always asserting that one is not right and the other wrong but that are different. I feel that each theological approach has certain … Continue reading
As you may have surmised if you have been following this article over that pass months, there is a pronounced difference in orientation in the understanding of Christ and salvation between the East and West. According to Eastern theology, Latin … Continue reading
Perhaps one the greatest individual theologians of the Christian East, Gregory Palamas, never presented a systematic doctrine of divinization. His contribution to the topic, however, has been enormous. Regardless of the controversial debates he engaged in with his theological opponents … Continue reading
When studying the origins of Theosis, many more patristic texts could be added from the Cappadocian fathers and others. The Cappadocians, as you will recall, heavily influenced not only the theology of the Eastern Church but also the ritual of … Continue reading