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Gregory Palamas' Metaphysics of Light The 'Absorption' of the Body by the Spirit Patrícia Calvário
Early Modern History and Modern History E-Books Online, Collection 2025 Available online
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- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Calvário, Patrícia, author.
- Series:
- Brill's studies in intellectual history ; 356
- Brill's Studies in Intellectual History 356
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (332 pages) illustrations
- Other Title:
- The 'Absorption' of the Body by the Spirit
- Place of Publication:
- Leiden Boston Brill 2025
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- This book examines Gregory Palamas' perspective on light, applying the "metaphysics of light" framework introduced by Clemens Baeumker, and reconceptualizing it to present a new theoretical approach to Palamas' thought. It delves into how Palamas interprets light, covering its ontological, epistemological, and transformative aspects, which he articulates through the integration of scriptural exegesis and the direct experiences of monastic prayer. Palamas' concepts are thoroughly analyzed, from the essence-energy distinction to the possibilities of experiencing the divine through the body in present life. This book situates Palamas' thought within both its historical context and the broader spectrum of metaphysics, thereby promoting a philosophical understanding. Inviting readers interested in the intersections of Byzantine theology, philosophy, and metaphysics, this work offers a meticulous study of a system that challenges the conventional limits of corporeality and finitude
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index
- Description based on print version record
- Other Format:
- Print version Gregory Palamas' Metaphysics of Light : The 'Absorption' of the Body by the Spirit
- ISBN:
- 9789004699717
- Publisher Number:
- 10.1163/9789004699717 DOI
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license
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