Participation "In the Heavenlies" in Christ
Deification in Ephesians
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3152745 |
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| Authors | Kangil Kim (0000-0002-0210-6568, Fuller Theological Seminary, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 784 |
| Publication date | 2023-06-13 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Religions (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2077-1444 • E-ISSN: 2077-1444 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/rel14060784 |
| OpenAlex | W4380686335 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 14 |
Paul's expression "in the heavenlies" provides an intriguing showcase of the power dynamics of the divine-human relationship (e.g., 1:3, 20; 2:6; 3:10; 6:12). While scholars have identified the theme of union with Christ as an interpretive key for understanding believers' position in the heavenlies, few have provided adequate attention to "in the heavenlies" according to the significance of theosis. I argue that a patristic idea of theosis offers an interpretive lens in understanding believers' lives in the heavenlies. Thus, this study aims to situate the discussion on the heavenlies vis-à-vis the conversation around theosis in the New Testament
Conversation · Epistemology · New Testament · Sociology · Theology · Biblical Studies and Interpretation · Christian Theology and Mission · Communication · Computer Science · Pentecostalism and Christianity Studies · Philosophy
| Highly cited | No |
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