Georgi Kapriev

Energy in Orthodox Theology and Physics

Theology

“Stoyan Tanev unfolds the Eastern Christian teaching on the distinction between Divine essence and energies and demonstrates its everlasting actual vitality. His main focus is on its critical relevance in the sophiological debates, the analogical isomorphism of ‘energy’ in theology and quantum physics, as well as the value of the teaching for today’s social sciences. The emphasis on the efficiency of the teaching in solving contemporary issues in domains other than theology opens up completely new dimensions of its vitality and relevance. Tanev’s work is not just a call for a necessary step in uncovering these new dimensions. His Energy in Orthodox Theology and Physics is actually the first step in this direction.”