The Doctrine of Deification in the Greek Patristic Tradition Author: Norman Russell Retail Price: $55.00 Our Price: $50.99 Save: 4.01 (7.29%) Availability: In Stock        Deification in the Greek Patristic Tradition provides a comprehensive survey of both pagan philosophical and Greek patristic approaches to theosis (or divinization) from late antiquity through the seventh century. Theosis was considered the fulfillment of the destiny for which humanity was created - not merely salvation from sin but entry into the fullness of the divine life. Norman Russell traces the history of deification from its birth as a second-century metaphor with biblical roots to its maturity as a doctrine central to the spiritual life of the Byzantine Church. Russell presents new insight into the discourse between early Christianity and the Graeco-Roman culture, while offering a full discussion of the background and context of the doctrine, at the same time highlighting its distinctively Christian character. In addition, Russell draws attention to the richness and diversity of the patristic approaches by drawing upon the early works of Irenaeus and citing the fathers through the 13th century writings of Maximus the Confessor. Similar Items you may enjoy! Partakers of the Divine Nature: The History and Development of Deification in the Christian Tradition Author: Edited by Michael J. Christensen and Jeffery A. Wittung Our Price: $19.99 Patristic Greek Lexicon Author: Edited by G.W.H. Lampe, D.D. Our Price: $325.00 A Patristic Greek Reader Author: Rodney A. Whitacre Our Price: $19.99 Earthen Vessels: The Practice of Personal Prayer According to the Patristic Tradition Author: Gabriel Bunge, O.S.B., illustrated by Francesco Riganti Our Price: $11.99