Russian Wisdom Christology and Western Theology
Florensky, Bulgakov, and Merton
- Theology
- Publisher: Fortress Press (Augsburg Fortress)
- Published: 2026
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Publisher's Description
Modern Russian Wisdom Theology is only now, through the fine translations of the principal works, becoming known in the West. It is time for an assessment of second stage of reception, which goes beyond exposition to critical dialogue. Thomas Merton's celebrated prose poem, "Hagia Sophia," is perhaps the most significant example of Russian Wisdom Theology to date, at least in the West. This poem's poetic genre is also suggestively appropriate to the special literary genre(s) of Wisdom Theology (and Christology in particular) and aids in attending to Russian Wisdom theology was mediated. All the major "mysteries" of theology are implicated in Wisdom Theology, but a key area of contestation is whether and how Sophia/Wisdom and Christ might be thought to share a centrality. Russian Wisdom Christology offers great potential for the dialogue with feminist forms of theology and with Wisdom wherever it may be found, in all the religious and non-religious wisdom traditions.
Endorsements (4)
“William Thompson-Uberuaga has gifted us another masterpiece. If history relegated Sophia to secondary status, Thompson-Uberuaga brings it to the forefront, or rather, Sophia asserts herself through his book. Here, Russian wisdom theology and iconography meet the rich Western stream of wisdom theology.”
“This volume explores the relationship of Russian theology to Western theology by focusing on the concept of Sophia (Wisdom) and its implications for Christology, the Trinity, and creation. It is a deeply enriching exploration into a profound dimension of Christian theology, reminding us that theology is not just an intellectual exercise but equally a spiritual journey into the heart of God’s love.”
“The theological depths and riches of Russian sophiology remained dormant for far too long. But as William Thompson-Uberuaga reminds us, Sophia is calling. He meets that call by unpacking the insights of Bulgakov and Florensky and showing how they inspired Thomas Merton long before the rest of the Christian world discovered their brilliance.”
“This book deserves a wide audience, both of authors and general readers willing to be challenged to think about Sophia, Christ, and the Spirit in new ways.”
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