Description
Theosis and Religion provides a thorough exploration of one of Christianity’s most profound spiritual concepts: theosis, or deification, understood as humanity’s participation in divine life. Norman Russell traces this transformative doctrine across both Eastern Orthodox and Western Christian theological traditions, demonstrating its central importance to understanding Christian spirituality and philosophy.
The book examines how Eastern and Western Christianity have conceptualized and practiced theosis differently, revealing fundamental differences in their approaches to salvation and spiritual transformation. Russell analyzes primary sources, theological developments, and philosophical frameworks to show how this doctrine has evolved and influenced religious thought. Suitable for scholars, theologians, and students of comparative religion, this work contributes significantly to contemporary discussions about Christian mysticism, Eastern-Western theological dialogue, and the nature of human-divine relationship.
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