The Practical Christology of Philoxenos of Mabbug

Michelson, David A

The Practical Christology of Philoxenos of Mabbug - Oxford Oxford University Press 2014 - 243p - Oxford Early Christian Studies; 201400ENGGPC1 .

includes index and biblioraphy

Introduction : The world of Philoxenos of Mabbug- A practical context for understanding late-Antique christology ..............1 Ordaining satan : Practical considerations in the divine oikonomia .............33 In pursuit of Divine knowledge : Patristic sources of Philoxenos theological epistemology .......61 Proof texts for the Ineffable: On knowing christ through scripture ...........113 Though he cannot be eaten, we consume him : Christological threats to Liturgical Practice .............144 Beginning the discipleship of Christ : Theological conflict as Ascesis and Spiritual Struggle ............178 Conclusion : Christological polemics in the Context of Spiritual Practice ...............204

9780198722960 5921

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