Holy love and divine aseity in the theology of John Zizioulas

John Zizioulas's doctrine of the Trinity emphasises both the holy love and the transcendent sovereignty of God. I believe that he offers a major contribution to contemporary theology. Although it is part of the tradition of Western theology, Zizioulas's ‘Being as Communion’ thesis has too...

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Main Author: McCall, Thomas H. 1971- (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: Cambridge Univ. Press 2008
In: Scottish journal of theology
Year: 2008, Volume: 61, Issue: 2, Pages: 191-205
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