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Essays exploring, from a multiplicity of viewpoints, the philosophical and theological dimensions of the essence-energy distinction in Orthodox Christianity.
A composite book of essays from ten scholars, Divine Essence and Divine Energies provides a rich repository of diverse opinion about the essence-energy distinction in Orthodox Christianity - a doctrine which lies at the heart of the often-fraught fault line between East and West, and which, in this book, inspires a lively dialogue between the contributors.
The contents of the book revolve around several key questions: In what way were the Aristotelian concepts of ousia and energeia used by the Church Fathers, and to what extent were their meanings modified in the light of the Christological and Trinitarian doctrines? What theological function does the essence-energy distinction fulfil in Eastern Orthodoxy with respect to theology, anthropology, and the doctrine of creation? What are the differences and similarities between the notions of divine presence and participation in seminal Christian writings, and what is the relationship between the essence-energy distinction and Western ideas of divine presence?
A valuable addition to the dialogue between Eastern and Western Christianity, this book will be of great interest to any reader seeking a rigorously academic insight into the wealth of scholarly opinion regarding the essence-energy distinction.
A composite book of essays from ten scholars, Divine Essence and Divine Energies provides a rich repository of diverse opinion about the essence-energy distinction in Orthodox Christianity - a doctrine which lies at the heart of the often-fraught fault line between East and West, and which, in this book, inspires a lively dialogue between the contributors.
The contents of the book revolve around several key questions: In what way were the Aristotelian concepts of ousia and energeia used by the Church Fathers, and to what extent were their meanings modified in the light of the Christological and Trinitarian doctrines? What theological function does the essence-energy distinction fulfil in Eastern Orthodoxy with respect to theology, anthropology, and the doctrine of creation? What are the differences and similarities between the notions of divine presence and participation in seminal Christian writings, and what is the relationship between the essence-energy distinction and Western ideas of divine presence?
A valuable addition to the dialogue between Eastern and Western Christianity, this book will be of great interest to any reader seeking a rigorously academic insight into the wealth of scholarly opinion regarding the essence-energy distinction.
Price: $40.95
Pages: 298
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Inc.
Imprint: James Clarke
Publication Date:
25 April 2013
Trim Size: 9.17 X 6.10 in
ISBN: 9780227173862
Format: Paperback
A valuable addition to the dialogue between Eastern and Western Christianity, this book will be of great interest to any reader seeking a rigorously academic insight into the wealth of scholarly opinion about the essence-energy distinction.
...represents a model of honest and open theological and intellectual dialogue between theologians of the Christian East and the West, a quality ecumenical effort.
— G. Gispert-Sauch SJ
This collection of articles, which will be of great interest to scholars of Eastern Orthodox theology and Catholic-Orthodox dialogue, shows that the conversation [concerning the theological vision of Gregory Palamas] is set to continue.
— Thomas Cattoi
Certainly, this volume deserves the attention of all those interested in conciliar discourse. Yet it also serves as a vital text that might direct the reader towards deeper understanding of the 'Uncreated Light' and related doctrinal concepts. The content and contours of this volume elevate the discussion of the divine energy-essence distinctions while the breadth and depth of perspectives serve to challenge the reader with a rich intellectual exercise. The writers of the ten essays walk carefully and critically across the subject matter while demonstrating the latitude in which the Christian tradition has travelled historically, philosophically, and theologically as it has sought to understand a doctrine at the center of the East-West divide. Accordingly, I would highly recommend this as a chief text for student and scholar alike.
— Ashley John Moyse
...represents a model of honest and open theological and intellectual dialogue between theologians of the Christian East and the West, a quality ecumenical effort.
— G. Gispert-Sauch SJ
This collection of articles, which will be of great interest to scholars of Eastern Orthodox theology and Catholic-Orthodox dialogue, shows that the conversation [concerning the theological vision of Gregory Palamas] is set to continue.
— Thomas Cattoi
Certainly, this volume deserves the attention of all those interested in conciliar discourse. Yet it also serves as a vital text that might direct the reader towards deeper understanding of the 'Uncreated Light' and related doctrinal concepts. The content and contours of this volume elevate the discussion of the divine energy-essence distinctions while the breadth and depth of perspectives serve to challenge the reader with a rich intellectual exercise. The writers of the ten essays walk carefully and critically across the subject matter while demonstrating the latitude in which the Christian tradition has travelled historically, philosophically, and theologically as it has sought to understand a doctrine at the center of the East-West divide. Accordingly, I would highly recommend this as a chief text for student and scholar alike.
— Ashley John Moyse
Foreword
Introduction by Dr Christoph Schneider (IOCS)
1. Dr. Constantinos Athanasopoulos: St. Gregory Palamas, (Neo-)Platonist and Aristotelian Metaphysics: the response of Orthodox Mystical Theology to the Western impasse of intellectualism and essentialism.
2. Professor Roy Clouser: Pancreation Lost: The Fall of Theology.
3. Fr. Antoine Levy, OP: The woes of originality.
4. Prof. Dr. Georgios Martzelos: The significance of the distinction between essence and energies of God according to St. Basil the Great.
5. Professor John Milbank: Christianity and Platonism in East and West.
6. Dr N.N. Trakakis: The Sense and Reference of the Essence and Energies.
7. Metropolitan of Constantia - Ammochostos Vasilios (Karajiannis) PhD: The distinction between essence and energy according to St Maximus the Confessor.
8. Replies by Professor David Bradshaw.
Biographies of Contributors
Index
Introduction by Dr Christoph Schneider (IOCS)
1. Dr. Constantinos Athanasopoulos: St. Gregory Palamas, (Neo-)Platonist and Aristotelian Metaphysics: the response of Orthodox Mystical Theology to the Western impasse of intellectualism and essentialism.
2. Professor Roy Clouser: Pancreation Lost: The Fall of Theology.
3. Fr. Antoine Levy, OP: The woes of originality.
4. Prof. Dr. Georgios Martzelos: The significance of the distinction between essence and energies of God according to St. Basil the Great.
5. Professor John Milbank: Christianity and Platonism in East and West.
6. Dr N.N. Trakakis: The Sense and Reference of the Essence and Energies.
7. Metropolitan of Constantia - Ammochostos Vasilios (Karajiannis) PhD: The distinction between essence and energy according to St Maximus the Confessor.
8. Replies by Professor David Bradshaw.
Biographies of Contributors
Index