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 an...

This article offers an analysis of the depiction growing up child Jesus in Infancy Gospel Thomas (IGT). IGT describes divine consecutively at ages five, seven, eight, and twelve outlines his gradual maturation. While five­-year­-old displays impulsivity infantility, behavior changes for better as he grows older. transformation is based on central programmatic theses that has to learn “t...

The rationale for Jesus’ use of David’s story in Matt 12:3-4 has attracted varied views biblical scholarship. text records example the first Sabbath conflict Matthew’s Gospel. This article attempted to sample prominent scholarly on 12:3-4. adopted a descriptive and evaluative approach contemporary scholars example, 12:3-4, conflict. aims were describe evaluate why Jesus used Matthew qualitative...

The article is devoted to the study of philosophical, theological and religious significance Wandering in Russian Orthodox culture, primarily as a unique image folk religiosity. author considers concept ‘Wanderer’ one fundamental concepts culture. Its multiple meanings semantic heterogeneity are revealed analyzed both European domestic cultures; for this, particular, refers experience especiall...