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1. 1. The Doctrine Of Deification In The Greek Patristic Tradition

   A Study of the Development of the Doctrine of Theosis in the Greek Fathers

   

   This scholarly work provides an in-depth examination of the concept of deification in the early Greek patristic tradition, tracing its development and theological nuances from its Platonic origins to its adoption and adaptation by early Christian thinkers. The book explores how this transformative process of becoming godlike through the grace of God was articulated by the Church Fathers, including key figures such as Irenaeus, Origen, and Gregory of Nyssa, highlighting its significance in the context of soteriology and its implications for understanding the relationship between God and humans in Eastern Orthodox theology.

2. 2. Doctrine Deification Greek Patrist Trad Oecs

   

   A scholarly survey of theosis in Greek patristic thought, mapping its biblical and philosophical roots and its development through key theologians from the second century to Byzantium. It identifies distinct models and uses of deification language, explains how participation in the divine life by grace relates to Christology, sacraments, and ascetic practice, and shows how the doctrine becomes a coherent vision of human transformation.