What type of study is this?

This is a Literature Review study.

September 16, 2025

The Modern Anti-Palamism and the Orthodox Doctrine of Theosis

Key Points

The analysis reveals that modern criticisms of St. Gregory Palamas are largely unfounded, challenging anti-palaism.
Notable Orthodox theologians view Palamas' teachings as obstacles in the church's dialogue with Western perspectives.
The doctrine of deification, rooted in Orthodox teachings before the Great Schism, maintains its authentic Christian essence.
An overview shows how the orthodox doctrine continues to hold significance against modern theological critiques.

Abstract

Ventzislav Karavaltchev, The Modern Anti-Palamism and the Orthodox Doctrine of Theosis. The main theses of famous modern Orthodox theologians are considered in a polemical spirit, for whom the teaching of St. Gregory Palamas on the substance and energies of God is a major obstacle in the dialogue with the Western Church. An overview of the doctrine of deification developed in the Orthodox Church before the Great Schism is given, showing the authentic Christian character of the teaching of St. Gregory Palamas and the insolvency of modern criticism.

Bookmark

Cite This Study

Ventsislav Karavaltchev (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d454bb31b076d99fa59f32 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.60061/fths.2020.1.113-129

Also Consider

Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context:

Bookmark