Theosis/deification and the Power of Godliness

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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A scholarly exploration that delves into the origins, development, and comparative perspectives of the Judeo-Christian teaching of theosis or deification across diverse traditions.A comprehensive overview is provided of the scriptural and theological foundations of theosis/deification, examining its presence in Judeo-Christian scripture, apocryphal texts, and the teachings of various Christian traditions, including Catholicism, Orthodoxy, Anglicanism, Evangelical Christianity, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the historical and theological dimensions of deification, including its scriptural basis, interfaith implications, and unique interpretations across traditions. Featuring authoritative sources and peer-reviewed insights, the work offers a fresh perspective by incorporating Latter-day Saint teachings on godliness and divine destiny.Intended for academic theologians, scholars of comparative theology, and committed Christian believers, the book invites exploration of the shared and divergent teachings on theosis/deification across Christian traditions. It is also suitable for educated readers interested in interfaith dialogue and the theological underpinnings of spiritual striving.

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Utgivningsdatum:2026-11-16
Mått:156 x 234 x undefined mm
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:314
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9781041368205

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Religion: allmänt inom Filosofi och religion
Kristendom inom Filosofi och religion

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A. Keith Thompson has taught at the Sydney School of Law of the University of Notre Dame Australia since 2012. His previous legal career has included practice as a partner in a large commercial law firm in Auckland, New Zealand (1979-1991), and 20 years as General Counsel for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints through the Pacific (26 countries) and sub-Saharan Africa (37 countries). He has published more than 70 peer reviewed journal articles and book chapters, and 16 complete books in Australia, New Zealand, the United States, England, the Netherlands, France, Italy and Poland. Subject matter has included the law of evidence, Australian and comparative constitutional law, religious liberty, education law, international anti-corruption regulation, reconciliation with First Nations peoples, insolvency and comparative theology. His book titles include Religious Confession Privilege at Common Law (Brill, 2011), Trinity and Monotheism, A history and theological review of the origins and substance of the doctrine (Modotti Press, 2019) and A Collection of Insights flowing from the Book of Mormon (Ethics Press, 2022). Though christened in the Church of England, his volunteer church work has included service as a Bishop (Sydney, Australia), Stake President (Auckland, New Zealand) and Mission President (Wellington, New Zealand) in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Innehållsförteckning

Part 1 - The Theosis/deification Teachings of Christ and His Apostles 1. Introduction 2. The Theosis/deification Teachings of Jesus Christ 3. The Theosis/deification Teachings of Christ’s Apostles in the Old World 4. The Theosis/deification Teachings of the Ante-Nicene Fathers Part 2 - Theosis/deification Teaching in Christianity after the 4th Century 5. Theosis/deification in Eastern Christianity 6. Theosis/deification in Latin/Western Christianity Part 3 – The Theosis/deification Teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Introduction to LDS Materials 7. Theosis/deification in the Restored Church 8. Theosis/deification Teaching in Pre-Christian history and Restored Scripture 9. Theosis/deification in Non-Israelite Cultures before the Birth of Christ Part 4 – Final Conclusion 10. Summary and Conclusions