Divine simplicity in the theology of Irenaeus / by Jonatán Simons.

Author/creator Simons, Jonatán author.
Format Book
PublicationLeiden ; Boston : Brill, [2023]
Copyright Date©2023
Descriptionx, 223 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Subjects

SeriesSupplements to Vigiliae Christianae, 0920-623X
Supplements to Vigiliae Christianae ; v. 180. ^A691199
Contents Theological claims in book 2 of Against Heresies -- Definition and explanation of divine simplicity in Haer. 2.13 -- Divine will for creation in the containment metaphor of Haer. 2.1-6 -- Divine generation and a simple God -- Divine activity in the hands of God metaphor of Haer. 4.20 -- Divine powers and divine titles.
Abstract "This book focuses on Irenaeus as key to the early Christian appropriation of divine simplicity as a philosophical principle, since he is the first Christian source to explain his usage in relation to God. Beyond providing limits for what a simple God can and cannot mean, he also applies this principle to God's activity (i.e. creating), and to God's names and powers. There is a growing interest in the early Christian appropriation of divine simplicity: Simons' study is timely as the first book to focus exclusively on the earliest explanation and application." -- Publisher, page four of cover.
General noteBased on thesis (doctoral), Australian Catholic University, 2021.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references ([205]-218) and indexes.
Issued in other formOnline version: Simons, Jonatán. Divine simplicity in the theology of Irenaeus Leiden ; Boston : Brill, [2023] 9789004677630
LCCN 2023027608
ISBN9789004677623
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