That is what is meant by the divinization of man in god and the humanization of god in man. Staniloae seeks always to indicate the inner coherence of dog. He worked for over 45 years on a comprehensive romanian translation of the greek philokalia, a collection of writings on prayer by the church fathers, together with the hieromonk, arsenie boca, who brought manuscripts from mount athos. The experience of god revelation and knowledge of the. Staniloae seeks always to indicate the inner coherence of dogmatic truth and the significance of each dogma for the personal life of the christian.
Dumitru staniloae 19031993 is widely considered as one of the greatest orthodox theologians of the twentieth century. The book is part of the 6th volumes published in romanian, dumitru staniloae is one of the great theologians who had understood the teaching of the fathers of the church and has chosen to present the mystical rather tahn the apologetic side. Father staniloae worked for over 45 years on a comprehensive romanian translation of the philokalia, a collection of writings by the church fathers, together with the hieromonk, arsenie boca, who. Dumitru staniloae, author of the experience of god. The experience of god revelation and knowledge of the triune god orthodox dogmatic theology, volume 1. Dumitru staniloae has 64 books on goodreads with 1243 ratings. Staniloae affirms the dynamic aspect of orthodox tradition and the missionary vocation of theology as a science of salvation and of eternal life. In this, the third volume of the experience of god, fr. Fr dumitru staniloae was professor at the theological institute, bucharest. Dumitru staniloae 19031993 author of the experience of god.
His approach is by no means dogmatic in an authoritarian sense. Revelation and knowledge of the triune god by dumitru staniloae, volume 1. With the publication of the sixth volume of the experience of god, holy cross orthodox press has brought to completion a project begun in 1994. It is the union of god and man in the holy spirit, the spirit of light. Dumitru staniloae on the fall eastern orthodox theology. The experience of god volume 1 holy cross bookstore. Dumitru staniloae translated and edited by ioan ionita and robert barringer foreword by kallistos ware volume 1 of the experience of god. It steers away from what he considers to be a westernized understanding of negative theology which borders on agnosticism. Revelation and knowledge of the triune god by staniloae, dumitru, ionita, ioan, bria, ion, ionita, ioan, barringer, robert isbn. Dumitru staniloae was a romanian orthodox christian priest, theologian and professor. The experience of god by dumitru staniloae, paperback.
A practical guide for the faithful and a definitive manual for the scholar. In addition to commentary on the works of the church fathers and a romanian translation of the philokalia, his 1978 masterpiece the dogmatic orthodox theology established him as one of the foremost christian theologians of the later half of the twentieth century. The present volume dealing with christology is a happy testimony to the manner in which fr. Natural revelation meanings are real and man cannot live without them dumitru staniloae the orthodox church makes no separation between natural and supernatural revelation. His book, the dogmatic orthodox theology, made him one of the bestknown christian theologians of the second half of the 20th century. Staniloae develops a theology of creation, humanity, the unseen world of angels and demons, the fall of humanity. Cerul dintre noi video production by silviu despa 1989 fr. Staniloaes thought is particularly relevant in this postmodern age. Dumitru staniloae s dogmatic theology, we arrive at his consideration of the church. Dumitru staniloae was a priest of the church of romania who is renowned as an. In 1990 he was made a member of the romanian academy. Pdf the experience of god as revelation and knowledge of. One feels completely assured of the possibility and probability of tasting the love of and communion with god, and you feel your heart burning with excitement and hope.
The longawaited second of six planned volumes in translation of this, the greatest masterpiece of modern orthodox theology. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The knowledge of god according to dumitru staniloae eclectic. Dumitru staniloae 19031993 was professor at the theological institute in bucharest, romania from 1947 to 1973. Theology is a witness to the presence of god, and it implies a moral and spiritual responsibility. This wonderfully written and carefully translated book, the sanctifying mysteries, is especially important for english speakers, because it constitutes the first comprehensive treatment in the english language of the holy mysteries from an orthodox doctrinal perspective. Orthodox dogmatic theology true and living theology, according to archpriest staniloae, faces simultaneously in three directions. Dumitru staniloaes most popular book is the experience of god revelation and knowledge. He is never content simply to state propositional truths in a. Hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases customer service gift ideas books gift cards electronics home computers sell todays deals new releases customer service gift ideas books gift cards electronics home computers sell. Dumitru staniloae quotes author of the experience of god. Dumitru staniloae, the greatest romanian orthodox theologian of the twentieth century, talks about the theology of tomorrow, that should be the theology of the experience of god and not of the rational speculation. One would be tempted to call this his ecclesiology but to do so would be to accede to a categorization that the.
The inner communion that is given to the church by the holy spirit is his aim. Dumitru staniloae s third volume on orthodox dogmatic theology, louth says that staniloae disguises an account of christ that, though certainly deeply traditional and orthodox, is challenging and even revolutionary in its approach. It is very much the heart of the work, for the lord stands at the heart of fr. Father staniloae worked for over 45 years on a comprehensive romanian translation of the philokalia, a collection of writings by the church fathers, together with the hieromonk, arsenie boca.
Orthodox dogmatic theology, volume 3 the person of jesus christ as god and savior. Andrew louth is a scholar of the orthodox church in his own right. Dumitru staniloae 190393 is widely considered as one of the greatest orthodox theologians of the twentieth century. He basically attempts to explore and elucidate what he understands to be the position of st. Staniloae presents a relational god who creates time and space for mans place of movement toward intimacy with god. The man in whom god rests and who rests in god must reflect the infinity of the conscious light of god. Staniloae discusses the dogmas of christianity totally through the lens of experience and communion, in a profoundly effective way that is almost unknown or unheard of. Books by dumitru staniloae author of the experience of god. Orthodox dogmatic theology with this fourth installment in fr. Revelation and knowledge of the triune god 9780917651700 by staniloae, dumitru and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
The fall goodness, friendship, noble aspirations, the hope for the immortality of the personall these have remained like the rays of a sun that can never be totally covered over by the. Dumitru staniloae s neopatristic approach to theology is exemplified in his first chapter on natural revelation. Revelation and knowledge of the triune god dumitru staniloae. Revelation and knowledge of the triune god reprint, brookline, massachusetts. Dumitru staniloae in his dogmatic theology develops the connection of the experience of god as revelation and knowledge of the triune god based and on the works of dionysius areopagite. Theological reflection leads to the experience of god, and viceversa. Dumitru staniloae was a priest of the church of romania who is renowned as an orthodox theologian, academic, and professor.
Creation and deification by dumitru staniloae 20001220 by isbn. Palamas said to barlaam quoted in the experience of god, p. Dumitru staniloae seeks always to indicate the inner coherence of dogmatic truth and the significance of each dogma for the personal life of the christian. It is the theologians task to make manifest the link between dogma and personal spirituality, to show how every dogma responds to a deep need and longing in the human heart, and how it. The experience of god revelation and knowledge of the triune.
It is the theologians task to make manifest the link between dogma and personal spirituality, to show how every dogma responds to a deep need and longing in the human heart, and how it has practical consequences for society. Dumitru staniloae s orthodox dogmatic theology the third halfvolume of the romanian original, we find his treatment of christology, of the person and work of our lord jesus christ. Here is fr dumitru staniloaes central note about the knowledge of god. October 5 marks the anniversary of the repose of the renowned romanian theologian fr. Be the first to ask a question about the experience of god.
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