Norman Russell

Christification

Theology

“On the basis of a clear exposition of the Eastern Orthodox teaching on deification, with particular emphasis on the aspect of Christification, Jordan Cooper argues eloquently for its compatibility with Lutheran theology. Without obscuring the differences between the Orthodox and Lutheran approaches, he makes a valuable contribution to ecumenical theological dialogue and potentially to the renewal of the mystical tradition in the Western churches.”

Kenosis in Theosis

Theology

“Although theosis, or deification, has become a well-established concept in modern soteriological thinking, it has not previously been studied adequately in one of its major Western exponents, Hans Urs von Balthasar. Sigurd Lefsrud has produced an important work, drawing together numerous threads running through Balthasar’s entire oeuvre to give us a richly textured account of a theology in which participation in the divine nature is inherently connected with Christ’s self-emptying love. I cannot commend it too highly.”

Opening the Treasure of the Scriptures

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Brother Richard writes like a modern church father. His exegesis and theological reflection bring out the spiritual dimensions of the biblical text in a way that feeds the soul as well as the mind—a wonderful book that one can read with profit again and again.”

Transformed into the Same Image

Theology

“It is wonderful to see how Protestant scholars have reconnected with the patristic exegetical tradition. Even the Hesychast emphasis makes its contribution. These excellent essays show that evangelical reflection on theosis, with its view of deification not just as salvation for the individual but as the return of the whole of creation to its divine fullness, is of much more than intra-confessional interest. This is a book of truly ecumenical significance.”