The Divine Image of Man, as Ontological Given and Mission
The Divine Image of Man, as Ontological Given and Mission
Author(s): Mădălin-Ștefan PetreSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion
Published by: MITROPOLIA OLTENIEI
Keywords: The Divine Image of Man; Knowledge of God; Goal of Man;
Summary/Abstract: Christ likeness is precisely the ultimate goal of man. In achieving this goal, he has the opportunity to exercise his own freedom and to value the whole complex of ontological capacities contained in the divine image within him. The fact that God has allowed man to become more than he is, represents, in the patristic view, a fully fair perspective, because in this way the man to be the worker of our God-likeness.
Journal: ORTHODOX THEOLOGY IN DIALOGUE
- Issue Year: 6/2020
- Issue No: 6
- Page Range: 30-41
- Page Count: 12
- Language: English