Defining Love According to the Teachings of Saint Porphyrios Kafsokalyvitis: Terms, Concept, Content
This study delves into the profound conceptualization of love as depicted in Christian theology, particularly through the teachings of Saint Porphyrios of Kafsokalyvia. It explores the evolution of the term “love” from its origins in the Greek language and early Christian writings to the intrica...
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| Format: | Article |
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Scientia Publishing House
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Acta Universitatis Sapientiae: Philologica |
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| Online Access: | https://acta.sapientia.ro/content/docs/163-06.pdf |
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| Summary: | This study delves into the profound conceptualization of love as
depicted in Christian theology, particularly through the teachings of Saint
Porphyrios of Kafsokalyvia. It explores the evolution of the term “love”
from its origins in the Greek language and early Christian writings to the
intricate theological expositions by the Church Fathers, with a focus on
the contemporary insights of Saint Porphyrios. Despite his lack of formal
education, Saint Porphyrios brought a refreshing and experiential perspective
to the theological understanding of love. His teachings, characterized
by a profound understanding and personal experience of divine love,
offer insightful reflections on its transformative power. Saint Porphyrios
articulates love not merely as an ethical imperative but as the essence
of Christian life, embodying the union with God and theosis. Through a
comparative analysis, this study aims to delineate how Saint Porphyrios’s
theology of love aligns with, and expands upon, the traditional Christian
understanding of love, offering both a continuity with and a deepening of
this central theological concept. |
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| ISSN: | 2067-5151 2068-2956 |