Theosis in the theology of Thomas Torrance

Introduction: Approaching T.F. Torrance and the theme of theosis -- Theosis as a theological motif - The semantics of theosis -- Theosis in historical perspective -- Creation and theological anthropology -- Creation : God and the world -- Cosmic consequences of theosis -- Anthropology : God and huma...

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Main Author: Habets, Myk 1971- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Farnham [u.a.] Ashgate 2009
In:Year: 2009
Series/Journal:New critical thinking in religion, theology, and biblical studies
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Torrance, Thomas F. 1913-2007 / Deification
Further subjects:B Torrance, Thomas F. 1913-2007
B Deification (Christianity)
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Summary:Introduction: Approaching T.F. Torrance and the theme of theosis -- Theosis as a theological motif - The semantics of theosis -- Theosis in historical perspective -- Creation and theological anthropology -- Creation : God and the world -- Cosmic consequences of theosis -- Anthropology : God and humanity -- The Imago Dei and the proleptic self -- Body, soul, and spirit -- Humanity as priests of creation -- Incarnation : God became human -- Incarnation and redemption -- Retrospective and prospective aspects of Atonement -- Ontological Atonement -- The homoousion -- Hypostatic union -- Antiochene or Alexandrian christology? -- Vicarious humanity -- The mediation of Christ -- Partaking of the divine nature -- Reconciliation and Redemption -- Union with Crist -- Mirifica commutatio! -- The blessings of union -- Declaration and deification -- Progress in theosis -- Conclusion: Reforming theosis -- Community and communion -- The eternal spirit -- The mutual mediation of Son and Spirit -- The Spirit as agent of participation -- The Spirit of truth -- The Spirit, Communion, and adoption -- The church as a Communion of theosis -- Church as locus of theosis -- Theosis and the Sacraments -- Approaching God in worship -- Conclusion: The danger of vertigo -- The danger of vertigo
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0754667995