Jonathan Edwards and deification: reconciling theosis and the Reformed tradition
"The language of deification, or participation in the divine nature as a way to understand salvation, often sounds strange to Western Christians. But perhaps Western theologies have more in common with theosis that we thought. James Salladin considers the role of deification in the theology of...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Downers Grove, Illinois
IVP Academic
[2022]
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| In: | Year: 2022 |
| Series/Journal: | New explorations in theology
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| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Edwards, Jonathan 1703-1758
/ Deification
/ Reformed theology
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| IxTheo Classification: | KAH Church history 1648-1913; modern history |
| Further subjects: | B
Edwards, Jonathan (1703-1758)
B Salvation Christianity History of doctrines B Deification (Christianity) History of doctrines B Reformed Church Doctrines B Thesis |
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| Summary: | "The language of deification, or participation in the divine nature as a way to understand salvation, often sounds strange to Western Christians. But perhaps Western theologies have more in common with theosis that we thought. James Salladin considers the role of deification in the theology of Jonathan Edwards, exploring how Edwards's soteriology compares with the broader Reformed tradition"-- |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 1514000466 |