The "Philocalia of Origen": A Crude or Creative Composition?
This article seeks to demonstrate the underlying theological and structural sophistication of the fourth-century Philocalia of Origen, despite its apparent lack of thematic and editorial coherence. In the past, chapter fifteen has been singled out as a particular example of disorder, as it consists...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Brill
[2019]
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| In: |
Vigiliae Christianae
Year: 2019, Volume: 73, Issue: 2, Pages: 174-189 |
| IxTheo Classification: | HA Bible KAB Church history 30-500; early Christianity NBF Christology |
| Further subjects: | B
Celsus
B Philocalia B Scripture B Gregory of Nazianzus B Logos B Basil of Caesarea B Origen B Philocalia of Origen |
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| Summary: | This article seeks to demonstrate the underlying theological and structural sophistication of the fourth-century Philocalia of Origen, despite its apparent lack of thematic and editorial coherence. In the past, chapter fifteen has been singled out as a particular example of disorder, as it consists of two seemingly unrelated topics: the language of scripture and the flesh of Christ. In response, this article carefully examines chapter fifteen, arguing that the editors of the Philocalia intentionally and carefully placed these topics beside one another in order to reveal that they are both manifestations of one and the same subject: the Word of God. |
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| ISSN: | 1570-0720 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Vigiliae Christianae
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1163/15700720-12341384 |