Transfigured A quick summary of David Bentley Hart's Christology Series
Mar 28, 2025
Dive into a fascinating discussion on early Christian history and the unique Christological insights of David Bentley Hart. Explore the impact of Origen's ideas and key historical events like the Councils of Nicaea and Chalcedon on our understanding of Jesus's nature. Delve into the complexities of Chalcedonian Christology and the contemporary challenge of redefining ancient doctrines. Uncover the divine connection between humanity and Jesus, revealing the potential for theosis and a profound unity with the divine.
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Early Christian Monism Explained
- Early Christian cosmology envisioned a monistic universe where heaven and earth are one continuum with layers of heavens.
- The second God, begotten as the Word, interacts with creation and incarnates, enabling humans to become like gods.
Origen's View on Jesus' Logos
- Origen viewed Jesus's soul as perfectly united with the Logos through moral perfection and love.
- This fusion made Jesus’s soul transparent to the divine, embodying the Logos in flesh.
Nicaea Changed Hierarchical View
- The Council of Nicaea blurred the hierarchy by declaring the Son as of the same essence as the Father.
- This led to a trend toward dualism, separating God categorically from creation over time.