The Doctrine of Theosis and the Reality of Purpose: Exploring the Convergence between Deification and Organismic Teleology

Theosis is gaining significant attention in theological research. This article argues that the doctrine of theosis, as it is portrayed in Eastern Orthodox theology, mediates a profoundly teleological vision of both humanity and creation. The telos of human nature and the wider world only makes sense...

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Main Author: Leidenhag, Mikael (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: School 2020
In: Toronto journal of theology
Year: 2020, Volume: 37, Issue: 2, Pages: 198-209
Further subjects:B Deification
B Evolution
B Theosis
B Purpose
B Teleology
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