The title of my talk, “Living Neoplatonism,” is intentionally ambiguous, for it can refer, first, to Neoplatonism as a living philosophy rather than as a historical artifact embodied in the writings of Plotinus, Proclus, and the rest. And second, it can refer to the practice of living Neoplatonically as a modern way of life. But why Neoplatonism, as opposed to some other philosophy? From my per...

Traces the continuity of ideas Neoplatonism in Greek-Byzantine Patristics process developing orthodox doctrine Holy Trinity by Church Fathers. The author emphasizes commonalities and distinctions Christianity. Plotinus’ concept triad, One - Intellect Soul, is considered with a focus on analysis regarding as Deity Origin world. emanation Neo-platonic trinity hypostasis its connection through Wor...

In this paper, we will explore how and on what basis the idea of progression underwent its transformation in Neoplatonism Christian theology. We show that elements appear Plotinus some patristic authors, but it was finally shaped elaborated primarily work St. Gregory Nyssa, which is recognized as most deserving for postulation.