Description
This course explores the doctrine of man in the major Greek Fathers of the first Millennium. It is based on an examination of patristic texts and studies on major themes in Christian anthropology: i) man's creation and constitution, and his relation to God and the world; special consideration is given to the meaning of the "image and likeness of God in man;" ii) man's fall and its implications for his relation to God and the world; especially the notions of "sin," "original sin" and "death" and iii) man's restoration or salvation in Christ; especially "man's role in salvation" and "resurrection," and "last judgment." Reference is also made to the relevant literature in the History of Doctrine, including general manuals and monographs, as well as to such fathers as Justin Martyr, Irenaeus, Origen, Athanasius, The Cappadocians, John Chrysostom, Cyril of Alexandria, Maximus the Confessor and John Damascene.