Results 21 to 30 of about 57,185 (292)
The article examines the theological method of antinomy and the conceptual solution to the problem of the ontological “gap” between transcendence and immanence of the Holy Trinity in the theological thought of the outstanding Byzantine theologian of the
Viktor Zhukovskyy
doaj +1 more source
Practice-Research in Odissi Dance: The 3 Bindu Approach to Embodying Sacred Geometry [PDF]
Ideas around sacred geometry in the Indian tradition are most clearly seen in the prolific use of yantras as tools of meditation in tantric art forms. These are typically two-dimensional diagrams or three-dimensional objects, regarded as representing the
Rekha Tondon
doaj +1 more source
St. Gregory Palamas, Divine energies, uncreated light, Tabor light, Palamism, mystical experience, vision of God (theophany), knowledge of God, deification, palamite vs. hesychast controversy [PDF]
This article examines one of the least studied aspects of the theological and philosophical thought of St. Gregory Palamas, viz. his doctrine of the Divine selfcontemplation.
Vadim Elimanov
doaj +1 more source
NATURE'S POWERS AND GOD'S ENERGIES
This is an exploration into the synthesis of Mumford and Anjum's pandispositionalist philosophy with Deacon's emergent dynamics, which when interpreted within the theological framework of Palamas’s essence–energies distinction, it all comes together ...
doaj +2 more sources
St. Maxim the Confessor’s Doctrine of the Image and Likeness to God in Man: Aspect of Synergia [PDF]
St. Maximus the Confessor makes a distinction between “image” and “likeness” to God in man. The “image of God” pertains to human nature in general, whereas the “likeness to God” is a realisation and fulfillment of this “image” in each particular ...
Malkov Petr
doaj +1 more source
The Divine Processions and the Divine Energies
The concept of the divine energies (energeiai) is commonly associated with the late Byzantine theologian Gregory Palamas. In fact, however, it has biblical origins and figures prominently in Greek patristic theology from at least the fourth century. Here I briefly trace its history beginning with the Pauline usage of energeia and continuing through the
openaire +2 more sources
The Role of the Bible in the Formation of Philosophical Thought in Kievan Rus’ (as Exemplified by Ilarion of Kiev, Kliment Smolatič, and Kirill of Turov) [PDF]
The article is an attempt to critically evaluate the manifestations of the philosophical culture sprouting in Rus’. With the baptism in the Byzantine Rite, Rus’ in the 10th century joined the family of Christian nations and defined the future direction ...
Kroczak, Justyna
core +1 more source
Introduction. This work is intended to examine the use and interpretation of Byzantine hymnographic texts of Hieroschemamonk Anthony (Bulatovich), who was the leader of the Athonite Onomatodoxists during the 1910s, written during his defence of the ...
Tatyana A. Senina (nun Kassia)
doaj +1 more source
The Divine Liturgy as Mystical Experience [PDF]
Most characterizations of mystical experience emphasize its private, esoteric, and non-sensory nature. Such an understanding is far removed from the original meaning of the term mystikos.
Bradshaw, David
core +1 more source
GOD AND BEINGIN BASIL OF CAESAREA [PDF]
The article attempts to deepen our understanding of the problem of God’s essence in Saint Basil. Does Saint Basil identify God with being or does he exclusively wish to prove God’s total incomprehensibility?
A. GAGINSKY
doaj

