Jesus Christ, Life of the World
an orthodox theological-spiritual approach
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This article by Dan-Illie Ciobotea constitutes a systematic theological reflection on the theme chosen by the World Council of Churches for its sixth Assembly: "Jesus Christ, the Life of the World." Proceeding through a dogmatic approach rooted in the Eastern patristic tradition, the author develops in two stages the central affirmation of the Christian faith. He first shows that Christ, as the divine Logos, is the creator and sustainer of all existence, with life being structured in the image of Trinitarian communion. He then examines how the Incarnation, the Cross, the Resurrection, and the gift of the Holy Spirit bring about the deepest union between divine life and human life. The theological contribution of the article lies in its synthesis of Trinitarian ontology, soteriology, and eschatology, drawing notably on Maximus the Confessor, Cyril of Alexandria, and Dumitru Stăniloae to show that authentic life is inseparable from communion and love.
This article has not been translated yet — it is available in its French version here.
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