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The Ground of Union. Deification in Aquinas and Palamas.
A. N. Williams
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hardcover. This volume attempts to resolve one of the oldest and bitterest controversies between the Eastern and Western Christian churches: namely, the dispute about the doctrine of deification. Num Pages: 230 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRAB1; HRCC7; HRCC8; HRCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 21. Weight in Grams: 532. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear. DJ has some minor nicks and tears, remains very good
This book attempts to resolve one of the oldest and bitterest controversies between the Eastern and Western Christian churches: namely, the dispute about the doctrine of deification. A. N. Williams examines two key thinkers, each of whom is championed as the authentic spokesman of his own tradition and reviled by the other. Taking Aquinas as representative of the West and Gregory Palamas for the East, she presents fresh readings of their work that both reinterpret each thinker and show an area of commonality between them much greater than has previously been acknowledged.
This book attempts to resolve one of the oldest and bitterest controversies between the Eastern and Western Christian churches: namely, the dispute about the doctrine of deification. A. N. Williams examines two key thinkers, each of whom is championed as the authentic spokesman of his own tradition and reviled by the other. Taking Aquinas as representative of the West and Gregory Palamas for the East, she presents fresh readings of their work that both reinterpret each thinker and show an area of commonality between them much greater than has previously been acknowledged.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
OUP USA
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
230
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780195124361
SKU
KSG0034382
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Reviews for The Ground of Union. Deification in Aquinas and Palamas.
A fine example of intrareligious dialogue: taking up an issue which has led to division and schism within a particular religion ... written in a lucid and at times lightly humorous style - a refreshing element not often found in works of this sort. The work gracefully combines penetrating insight with a sometimes wry look at how theologians and philosophers ... Read more