Tracing the concept of apotheosis in Roman culture, this content explores the contrasting deification processes of Trimalchio and the Julio-Claudian emperors, focusing on the visual representations and societal perceptions of divinity. From Trimalchio's extravagant depiction to the imperial cult of

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Explore the concept of theosis, the transformation of human nature through participation in the divine, and its development in early Christian theology. Delve into the Monastic Synthesis, with insights from key figures such as St. Maximus the Confessor, Evagrius Ponticus, and Macarius the Great, as

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Explore the concept of theosis and deification as the transformation of human nature through participation in the divine nature. Discover how ancient Greek and Roman beliefs intertwined the divine and human worlds, leading to the recognition of individuals as gods. Delve into historical accounts and

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Explore the profound teachings of Gregory Palamas on theosis, where human nature is transformed through participation in the divine nature. Palamas emphasized the attainability of deification in time through the deified humanity of Christ, highlighting the synergy between divine grace and human effo

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