Russell Norman:
The Doctrine Of Deification In The Greek Patristic Tradition
Oxford University Press (United Kingdom), 2005
Hardback, 432 pages
Size: 234x156 mm
ISBN: 9780199265213
ISBN-10: 0199265216
The Doctrine Of Deification In The Greek Patristic Tradition
Deification was not only a pagan concept but a metaphor for a deeply Christian view of the purpose of human life. This book traces the history of deification from its birth as a second-century metaphor with biblical roots to its maturity as a doctrine central to the spiritual life of the Byzantine Church.

