"This is a welcome contribution to ecumenical theology! Over the
last twenty years the theme of deification has become one of the
most significant and fruitful settings of Christian theological
dialogue, standing at the nexus between Eastern and Western
Christian traditions. But we have lacked--until now--a broad and
reliable collection that places the various specialized
contributions in perspective and provides a sense of what is at
stake. All who are interested in this important topic should begin
here!"--Randy L. Maddox, Divinity School, Duke University
"The contributors to this rich and varied volume have reached
across the divides of time, place, and culture to explore the
deepest hopes and wildest aspirations of Christians in their
relationship with God. Historians, students, ecumenists, and the
burgeoning company of enthusiasts for spirituality will all enjoy
the abundant and provocative feast that is served up
here."--Kathleen McVey, Princeton Theological Seminary
"This groundbreaking, panoramic collection of studies on the
theme of deification/"theosis" is most welcome. These essays
clearly demonstrate that the grand and sublime calling of every
human being to participate in the very life of God has always been
central in Eastern Orthodox Christianity. I believe this finely
conceived and well-crafted volume will help significantly to deepen
the understanding and appreciation of salvation as deification for
all who read it."--David C. Ford, St. Tikhon's Orthodox Theological
Seminary
"This is a timely book that offers a fuller scope and history of
the theme of deification than is possible for a single author. This
[can] be a basic textbook for general, wide-ranging courseson
'Deification in the Christian traditions.'"--John Behr, St.
Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary
"These essays analyze the history of exegesis of major biblical
passages that teach that the faithful are becoming 'partakers of
the divine nature' (2 Peter 1: 4). Protestant historical
theologians will find instructive the sections on Luther, Calvin,
and Wesley, as compared with the Cappadocians, Ephrem, Maximus, and
Anselm, as well as more recent writers such as Bulgakov and Karl
Rahner. They establish the persistence and the renewal of interest
in this theme in recent research."--Thomas C. Oden, general editor,
"Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture"
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