Measuring divinity: Pavel Florenskij’s integral vision of the finite and the infinite

“The building of culture is defined by the spiritual law: ‘where your treasure is, there your heart will be also’ (Lk 12:34). This treasure is spiritual value, that which we recognise as the objective meaning and justification of our existence.” Pavel Florenskij wrote these words in 1924 to an Ameri...

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Main Author: Attard, Glen (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: 2019
In: Melita theologica
Year: 2019, Volume: 69, Issue: 1, Pages: 5-9
IxTheo Classification:CF Christianity and Science
CG Christianity and Politics
KAJ Church history 1914-; recent history
KBK Europe (East)
KDF Orthodox Church
Further subjects:B Florenskii, P. A. (Pavel Aleksandrovich), 1882-1937 -- Philosophy
B Florenskii, P. A. (Pavel Aleksandrovich), 1882-1937 -- Criticism and interpretation
B Infinite
B Florenskii, P. A. (Pavel Aleksandrovich), 1882-1937 -- Biography
B Finite, The

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