Definitions
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- n. The fact of becoming a god; deification.
from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. See the extract.
Etymologies
Examples
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As the sacrament of such union, the Church is also the sacrament of salvation I prefer the Eastern term theosis for humanity.
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This is a process called theosis and it is captured in the words of many of the church fathers from the east,
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In them are contained explanations of the Orthodox teaching on the Divine Essence and the Persons of the Holy Trinity, on the Incarnation of the Word of God, and on "theosis" ( "deification") of human nature.
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I'm convinced that the doctrine of theosis/deification is a necessary and invaluable point of ecumenical discussion and consideration, and the more that Catholics learn about it, the better.
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My own church calls this theosis, and has some mystical theology wrapped aound it, but most Christian churches ignore it outright.
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Finally, there is also the fact that this language of divine sonship — or theosis, also known as deification — is found through the entire Catechism.
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We know that it is inappropriate because of the prophets' and the Fathers' experience of glorification or theosis.
Scott Cairns: The Annunciation of Mary: Ambiguity, Perplexity and Truth
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During theosis, concepts about God have to be set aside.
Scott Cairns: The Annunciation Of Mary: Ambiguity, Perplexity And Truth
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It is well past Christmas, but there's always a good reason to spice up the season with a wonderful essay on my favorite theological topic: theosis!
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Finally, there is also the fact that this language of divine sonship—or theosis, also known as deification—is found through the entire Catechism.
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