The Mystical Theology of the Eastern Church

by Vladimir Lossky

Overview

Through a combination of careful scholarship and the warmth of the deep personal devotion of the author, this book provides the authoritative English study of Eastern orthodox theology. Lossky's account makes clear the profound theological differences between East and West, as well as offering an important contribution to ecumenism and to the life of Christian devotion. The tradition of the Eastern Church is presented as a mystical theology with doctrine and experience mutually supporting each other.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780913836316
Publisher:	St. Vladimir's Seminary Press
Publication date:	12/28/1976
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	252
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.66(h) x 0.74(d)

Table of Contents

"1. Introduction: Theology and Mysticism in the Tradition of the Eastern Church
2. The Divine Darkness
3. God in Trinity
4. Uncreated Energies
5. Created Being
6. Image and Likeness
7. The Economy of the Son
8. The Economy of the Holy Spirit
9. Two Aspects of the Church
10. The Way of Union
11. The Divine Light
12. Conclusion: The Feast of the Kingdom

Index "