Theophonia the divine voice

Saint John of Damascus; edited by Ignatios Sakalis and Panagiotis Papaevangelou

John of Damascus: Philosophical and Doctrinal Works, Volume 2

A collection of philosophical chapters, accounts of heresies, elementary doctrinal instruction, philosophical fragments and writings against iconoclasm. Its scope brings the definitions used in theological argument alongside disputes over teaching and images.

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Edition page: John of Damascus: Philosophical and Doctrinal Works, Volume 2

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Το Βυζάντιον / Γρηγόριος Παλαμάς, Thessaloniki · 1989 (small imprint; confidence medium)

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  • Philosophical definitions
  • Heresy and images

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  • Why are definitions of nature and hypostasis useful before entering the doctrinal disputes?

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Translation and editing credits: Ignatios Sakalis (philosophical material); Panagiotis Papaevangelou (On Heresies, Against Iconoclasts).