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Shults, D. N. Teaching about Uncreated Energies and Theosis Conception in Western Medieval Philosophy

Abstract: The article is devoted to elements of teaching about uncrated energies and theosis conception in Western Medieval philosophy. Based on the analysis of medieval philosophers’ works and modern researches the author, first of all, shows that certain elements Gregory Palamas’ theory about uncreated energies could be found in Western teachings about illumination (Augustinus and Bonaventure), Meister Eckhart’s teaching about the form as well as teachings introduced by Thomas Aquinas and the official teaching about the Catholic church. Secondly, the author proves that the Theosis conception can be found in all traditional Western philosophies of all epochs. In particular, it is discussed by such authors as Tertullianus, Hilarius, Ambrosius, Augustinus, Boethius, Anselmus and Thomas Aquinas.


Keywords:

philosophy, Theosis, deification, Palamas, uncreated, energies, blissful, vision, God’s grace.


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