Divine simplicity in the theology of Irenaeus
"This book focuses on Irenaeus as key to the early Christian appropriation of divine simplicity as a philosophical principle, since he is the first Christian source to explain his usage in relation to God. Beyond providing limits for what a simple God can and cannot mean, he also applies this p...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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| WorldCat: | WorldCat |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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Leiden Boston
Brill
[2023]
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| In: |
Vigiliae Christianae (volume 180)
Year: 2023 |
| Series/Journal: | Vigiliae Christianae Supplements to Vigiliae Christianae
volume 180 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Irenaeus, Lugdunensis 140-202
/ Simplicity
/ Idea of God
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| Further subjects: | B
Thesis
B Irenaeus Saint, Bishop of Lyon |
| Online Access: |
Table of Contents Blurb Literaturverzeichnis |
| Parallel Edition: | Electronic
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| Summary: | "This book focuses on Irenaeus as key to the early Christian appropriation of divine simplicity as a philosophical principle, since he is the first Christian source to explain his usage in relation to God. Beyond providing limits for what a simple God can and cannot mean, he also applies this principle to God's activity (i.e. creating), and to God's names and powers. There is a growing interest in the early Christian appropriation of divine simplicity: Simons' study is timely as the first book to focus exclusively on the earliest explanation and application"-- |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Physical Description: | X, 223 Seiten |
| ISBN: | 978-90-04-67762-3 |
