Imaging the Trinity in the Flesh: Somatic Union as an Aspect of Theosis in Cyril of Alexandria
In this article, I seek to show how Cyril of Alexandria's exposition of the effects of eucharistic participation provide us with a hitherto overlooked component of his overall vision of theosis, which may deepen our understanding of theosis in the Christian tradition more broadly. Based on his...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley-Blackwell
2023
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International journal of systematic theology
Year: 2023, Volume: 25, Issue: 4, Pages: 567-586 |
| IxTheo Classification: | HC New Testament KAB Church history 30-500; early Christianity NBC Doctrine of God NBF Christology NBP Sacramentology; sacraments |
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| Summary: | In this article, I seek to show how Cyril of Alexandria's exposition of the effects of eucharistic participation provide us with a hitherto overlooked component of his overall vision of theosis, which may deepen our understanding of theosis in the Christian tradition more broadly. Based on his understanding of what the Eucharist is, he develops the idea that eucharistic participation creates a fleshly union amongst participants, causing the church as a body to reflect more perfectly the unity of the Trinity. The somatic union of the faithful can thus be seen as an aspect of theosis, but one which has not been adequately addressed by recent studies on theosis. |
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| ISSN: | 1468-2400 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: International journal of systematic theology
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1111/ijst.12611 |