Knowledge of God: Ancient Spirituality of the Christian East
Overview
This text offers two introductory lectures in Orthodox theology. Based on Holy Scripture and patristic teaching, this short study refers to the writings of a wide variety of Orthodox theologians, especially those of Eastern European backgrounds. Written in a reader-friendly style—presenting the spiritual themes of Orthodox theology in a clear and simple way—this brief book will benefit anyone interested in Eastern Christian spirituality and the study of Orthodox theology. This book is also original in that it preserves its teaching purpose by maintaining a practical approach and accessible language. Knowledge of God is ideal for any layperson seeking introduction to or greater understanding of the patristic approach to Christian spirituality and Eastern Orthodox theology.
Key Features
- Provides introductory lectures on Orthodox theology and spirituality
- Refers to the writings of a wide variety of Orthodox theologians
- Uses accessible language and a practical approach
Top Highlights
“Participation in divine uncreated light and life is in itself participation in His Kingdom, in His power and in His glory. We cannot truly ‘know’ God unless we ‘see’ Him—that is, unless we behold His uncreated glory. And we cannot truly behold His glory unless we participate in it—that is to say, unless we are being glorified ourselves by grace.” (Page 53)
“Knowledge of God is not the result of rational cognition of abstract theological theory. Knowledge of God is participation in divine life and divine light; it is participation in divine glory.” (Page 46)
“Knowledge of God flows from participation in the uncreated grace of God. It is” (Page 37)
“The purpose of human life is to become holy—to become holy through participation in divine grace” (Page 44)
“gnosiology as the study of spiritual knowledge pertaining to God, while epistemology will refer” (Page 19)
- Title: Knowledge of God: Ancient Spirituality of the Christian East
- Author: Harry Boosalis
- Publisher: St. Tikhon’s Seminary Press
- Print Publication Date: 2009
- Logos Release Date: 2015
- Pages: 104
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Orthodox Eastern Church › Doctrines--History; Spiritual life › Orthodox Eastern Church; Spirituality › Orthodox Eastern Church
- ISBNs: 9781878997838, 1878997831
- Resource ID: LLS:KNWLDGGDCHRSTST
- Resource Type: Monograph
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