The Metaphysics Of Light In The Hexaemeral Literature
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The Metaphysics Of Light In The Hexaemeral Literature
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Author : Isidoros C. Katsos
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2023-02-14
The Metaphysics Of Light In The Hexaemeral Literature written by Isidoros C. Katsos and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-02-14 with Religion categories.
This volume critically re-evaluates the received interpretation of the nature of light in the ancient sources. Isidoros C. Katsos contests the prevalent view in the history of optics according to which pre-modernity theorized light as subordinate to sight ('oculocentrism') by examining in depth the contrary textual evidence found in early Christian texts. It shows that, from Philo of Alexandria and Origen to Basil of Caesarea and Gregory of Nyssa, the Jewish-Christian commentary tradition on the hexaemeral literature (the biblical creation narrative) reflected deeply on the nature and physicality of light for the purposes of understanding the structure and purpose of material creation. Contemplation of nature allowed early Christian thinkers to conceptualize light as the explanatory principle of vision rather than subordinated to it. Contrary to the prevalent view, the hexaemeral literature necessitates a 'luminocentric' interpretation of the theory of light of Plato's Timaeus in its reception history in the context of late antique cosmology. Hexaemeral luminocentrism invites the reader of Scripture to grasp not only the sensible properties of light, but also their causal principle as the first manifestation of the divine Logos in creation. The hexaemeral metaphysics thus provides the missing ground of meaning of the early Christian language of light.
Gregory Palamas Metaphysics Of Light
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Author : Patrícia Calvário
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2024-12-23
Gregory Palamas Metaphysics Of Light written by Patrícia Calvário and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-12-23 with Philosophy categories.
This book examines Gregory Palamas’ perspective on light, applying the 'metaphysics of light' framework introduced by Clemens Baeumker and adapting it to propose a new theoretical approach to Palamas’ thought. It explores Palamas’ understanding of light, addressing its ontological, epistemological, and transformative aspects, which he articulates through the integration of scriptural exegesis and the direct experiences of monastic prayer. The analysis covers Palamas’ key concepts, from the essence-energy distinction to the potential for experiencing the divine through the body in this life. The book situates Palamas’ thought both within its historical context and the broader field of metaphysics, providing a philosophical perspective. This meticulous study invites readers interested in the intersections of Byzantine theology, philosophy, and metaphysics, offering a comprehensive examination of a system that challenges conventional views on corporeality and finitude.
The Metaphysics Of Light In The Hexaemeral Literature
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Author : Isidoros Charalampos Katsos
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019
The Metaphysics Of Light In The Hexaemeral Literature written by Isidoros Charalampos Katsos and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with categories.
The Metaphysics Of Light In Hexaemeral Literature
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Author : Isidoros C. Katsos
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2023
The Metaphysics Of Light In Hexaemeral Literature written by Isidoros C. Katsos and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023 with Philosophy categories.
This volume critically re-evaluates the received interpretation of the nature of light in the ancient sources. The view that vision had priority over light is rejected in favour of a luminocentric reading of philosophical and theological cosmology in late antiquity.
T T Clark Handbook Of The Early Church
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Author : Ilaria L.E. Ramelli
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2021-12-16
T T Clark Handbook Of The Early Church written by Ilaria L.E. Ramelli and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-16 with Religion categories.
Exploring the key documents, authors and themes of Early Christian traditions, this volume traces the vital trajectories of emerging distinctive Christian identity in the Graeco-Roman world. Special attention is given to the coherent growth of Christian faith in connection with worship, alongside the crucial transformation of Christian life and doctrine under the Christian Emperors. As well as offering a chronological development of the Early Church, the book examines the interaction between Christian worship and faith. In addition, readers interested in systematic theology can refer to chapters on the roots of some significant theological notions in Christian Antiquity, also with reference to ancient philosophy. Issues addressed include: · Distinctiveness of the Christian identity during the first centuries · Diversity of communities and their theologies · Connection between faith and worship · Transition from the persecuted minority to triumphant Church with Creeds · History of early Christian thought and modern systematic theology
The Studia Philonica Annual Xxxiv 2022
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Author : David T. Runia
language : en
Publisher: SBL Press
Release Date : 2022-12-15
The Studia Philonica Annual Xxxiv 2022 written by David T. Runia and has been published by SBL Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-12-15 with Religion categories.
The Studia Philonica Annual is a scholarly journal devoted to the study of Hellenistic Judaism, particularly the writings and thought of the Hellenistic-Jewish writer Philo of Alexandria (circa 15 BCE to circa 50 CE).
Astonishment And Science
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Author : Paul Tyson
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2022-12-27
Astonishment And Science written by Paul Tyson and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-12-27 with Philosophy categories.
Science can reveal or conceal the breathtaking wonders of creation. On one hand, knowledge of the natural world can open us up to greater love for the Creator, give us the means of more neighborly care, and fill us with ever-deepening astonishment. On the other hand, knowledge feeding an insatiable hunger for epistemic mastery can become a means of idolatry, hubris, and damage. Crucial to world-respecting science is the role of wonder: curiosity, perplexity, and astonishment. In this volume, philosopher William Desmond explores the relation of the different modes of wonder to modern science. Responding to his thought are twelve thinkers across the domains of science, theology, philosophy, law, poetry, medicine, sociology, and art restoration. Introduction --Paul Tyson The Dearth of Astonishment: On Curiosity, Scientism, and Thinking as Negativity --William Desmond Preparing to Paint the Virgin's Robe --Spike Bucklow Cultivating Wonder --Steven Knepper The Astonishment of Philosophy: William Desmond and Isabelle Stengers --Simone Kotva Astonishment and the Social Sciences --Paul Tyson Curiosity, Perplexity, and Astonishment in the Natural Sciences --Andrew Davison Scientism as the Dearth of the Nothing --Richard J. Colledge The Determinations of Medicine and the Too-Muchness of Being --Jeffrey Bishop Attending to Infinitude: Law as in-between the Overdeterminate and Practical Judgment --Jonathan Horton Life's Wonder --Simon Oliver Being in Control --Michael Hanby Wondering about the Science/Scientism Distinction --D. C. Schindler Basil and Desmond on Wonder and the Astonishing Return of Christian Metaphysics --Isidoros C. Katsos The Children of Wonder: On Scientism and Its Changelings --William Desmond
Gregory Of Nyssa On The Hexaemeron
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2025-03-25
Gregory Of Nyssa On The Hexaemeron written by and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-03-25 with Religion categories.
This book presents Gregory of Nyssa's On the Six Days of Creation (In Hexaemeron) as a specimen of Early Christian philosophy. It comprises Gregory of Nyssa's text in its Greek original accompanied by a new English translation, and seven accompanying essays by international specialists from diverse backgrounds. Each essay focuses on a section of the text and the arising philosophical issues. The essays complement each other in offering multiple perspectives on how Gregory's text may be approached philosophically and positioned in relation to other, more or less contiguous, philosophical theories, including the early Greeks Anaxagoras and Empedocles, Aristotle, and the Stoics. Rather than presenting a definite and exhaustive state of the art study of Gregory's text, this volume aims to open new pathways for research into In Hexaemeron.
Origen Of Alexandria And The Theology Of The Holy Spirit
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Author : Micah M. Miller
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2024
Origen Of Alexandria And The Theology Of The Holy Spirit written by Micah M. Miller and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024 with History categories.
This book offers a comprehensive account of Origen's pneumatology. In its examination of the Holy Spirit's identity (who the Spirit is) and activity (what the Spirit does), the study reads Origen in his context and surveys his entire corpus. It also provides a fresh perspective of Origen's Trinitarian thought.
The Studia Philonica Annual Xxxiii 2021
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Author : David T. Runia
language : en
Publisher: SBL Press
Release Date : 2021-12-10
The Studia Philonica Annual Xxxiii 2021 written by David T. Runia and has been published by SBL Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-10 with Religion categories.
Studies on Philo and Hellenistic Judaism from experts in the field The Studia Philonica Annual is a scholarly journal devoted to the study of Hellenistic Judaism, particularly the writings and thought of the Hellenistic-Jewish writer Philo of Alexandria (circa 15 BCE to circa 50 CE). Volume 33 includes a special section on the history of editions of Philo, five general articles on Philo’s work, an annotated bibliography, and thirteen book reviews.