Theosis and Forgiveness in the Gospel of Matthew

Kangil Kim

doi:10.5771/9781978716339

Theosis and Forgiveness in the Gospel of Matthew

1. Edition 2023

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doi.org/10.5771/9781978716339
ISBN print: 978-1-9787-1632-2
ISBN online: 978-1-9787-1633-9
Lexington, Lanham Lexington, Lanham

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Abstract

In this book, Kangil Kim reads the Matthean teaching of forgiveness through the framework of theosis. Kim argues that theosis provides a theological lens that brings into sharper focus the meaning of forgiveness, especially with respect to the dynamics of heaven and earth and of God and the human in Matthew’s Gospel. Forgiveness as an embodied way of life is more than following Jesus and imitating what Jesus does but one of theosis, the extension of God’s own power working itself out through Jesus in our lives.

Schlagworte

matthew's gospel table fellowship theosis theosis framework church fathers

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i–xii Preface i–xii
1–24 Framing the Research 1–24
25–52 The Lord’s Prayer 25–52
53–82 Forgiveness as Transformative Healing Participation in God’s Life 53–82
83–110 Theosis and Forgiveness 83–110
111–146 Theosis and the Death of Jesus 111–146
147–152 Conclusion 147–152
153–164 Bibliography 153–164
165–180 Ancient Sources Index 165–180
181–182 About the Author 181–182

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