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.
Greek1 edition
Available edition
Available edition
Book languageGreek
Το Βυζάντιον / Γρηγόριος Παλαμάς, Thessaloniki · 1989 (small imprint; confidence medium)
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Key themes
- Philosophical definitions
- Heresy and images
Questions for your reading
- Why are definitions of nature and hypostasis useful before entering the doctrinal disputes?
About the editions
Translation and editing credits: Ignatios Sakalis (philosophical material); Panagiotis Papaevangelou (On Heresies, Against Iconoclasts).


