The Experience of God, Vol. 2: The World: Creation and Deification by Staniloae - Theological Studies - Christian Life Book

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"Experience of God Vol. 2" by Dumitru Staniloae is a profound and insightful continuation of the author's exploration into the nature of human existence and its connection with God. In this volume, Staniloae delves deeper into the realms of spiritual experience, theology, and Christian philosophy, presenting a comprehensive and enriching perspective on the human encounter with the divine. With his scholarly rigor and profound spiritual insight, Staniloae's work offers a transformative journey for readers seeking a deeper understanding of the experience of God in their lives.

Paperback 227 pages

Contents

Preface by Fr. Prof. Ion Bria	p. vii
1. CREATION: THE VISIBLE WORLD	p. 1
Human Solidarity with Nature	p. 1
Creation "ex nihilo" in Time	p. 7
The Motive and Goal of Creation	p. 17
2. THE WORLD AS GIFT AND WORD	p. 21
The Cross on the Gift of the World	p. 21
The World: Reasons and Reason	p. 27
Human Responsibility Toward the World	p. 43
3. THE CREATION OF MAN	p. 65
The Constitution of Man	p. 65
Man as God's Special Act of Creation	p. 80
The Primordial State	p. 103
4. THE WORLD UNSEEN: ANGELS AND HUMAN LIFE	p. 113
The Angelic and Human Worlds	p. 113
Angelic and Human Knowledge	p. 125
The Angelic Hierarchy	p. 142
5. THE WORLD UNSEEN: ENEMIES OF THE GOOD	p. 147
Evil in the Created Order	p. 147
The Demons and Human Destiny	p. 155
6. THE FALL	p. 163
The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil	p. 163
Knowledge of the Good and Human Communion	p. 178
7. PROVIDENCE AND THE DEIFICATION OF THE WORLD	p. 191