The Practical Christology of Philoxenos of Mabbug (Oxford Early Christian Studies)

Synopsis

This text examines doctrinal conflicts concerning the dual nature of Christ in the period after the Council of Chalcedon by considering the life and works of Philoxenos of Mabbug (c.440-523), a Syriac theologian whose surviving corpus amounts to some 500,000 words. Map : Philoxenos of Malbbug : geographic extent of influence, late fifth to early sixth centuries A.D. -- Introduction : the world of Philoxenos of Mabbug--a practical context for understanding late-antique Christology -- Ordaining Satan : practical considerations in the divine Oikonomia -- In pursuit of divine knowledge : patristic sources of Philoxenos' theological epistemology -- Proof texts for the ineffable : on knowing Christ through Scripture -- Though he cannot be eaten, we consume him : Christological threats to liturgical practice -- Beginning the discipleship of Christ : theological conflict as ascesis and spiritual struggle -- Conclusion : Christological polemics in the context of spiritual practice. David A. Michelson. Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-236) and indexes.