Specificity of Palamite theology, its origins and later reception

A conversation with Dmitry Biryukov, Doctor of Philosophy, a researcher the work late Byzantine theologian Gregory Palamas (1296–1359), is devoted to discussion peculiarities doctrine this authoritative church teacher, as well reception his legacy in 19th–20th centuries after oblivion. In course conversation, basic metaphysical scheme Palamite theology indicated — distinction between essence and energies God; on one hand, continuity relation Cappadocian Fathers traced, and, other its novelty revealed; origins parallels are discussed, particular connection Christology, influence Evagrianism Palamas; types divine question difference theological languages which idea deification (theosis) union man God expressed. Particular attention paid concept “energy” various connotations, including those associated modern natural science understanding. The philosophical dimension Palamas, intellectual culture time, relationship hesychasm monastic practice Palamism doctrine. concluding part dedicated oblivion, traces history study, interpretation actualization teachings over past two from Slavophiles Soviet contemporary researchers. so-called neo-Palamism versions both religious-philosophical theological.