The studies in this area focus on specific Church fathers, rather than broader themes, including individual histories, the theology of specific fathers and related materials.

Anthony of Egypt: The basics of his spirituality

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An investigation of the fundamental aspects of spirituality as drawn from the life of St Anthony of Egypt, founding father of eremitical monasticism.

Apollinarius of Laodicea: Resource Materials

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Various materials relating to Apollinarius of Laodicea (c. 310-20s - c. 390) including epistles written to and about him by various contemporaries.

Athanasius of Alexandria: Sacrifice, Sanctification, Salvation

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A study of the Logos-theology of St Athanasius, with particular attention on the themes of sacrifice in relation to sanctification.

Cyril of Alexandria: Resource Materials

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Gathered resources on St Cyril of Alexandria (b. 376/8), including introductory notes, the texts of several of Cyril's writings, bibliographic materials and other resources.

Dionysius the Areopagite: Self-Surpassing Knowledge

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A study of knowledge a self-surpassing and eternal in the writings of Dionysius.

Gregory of Nyssa: Luminous Darkness

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The vision of 'divine darkness' in St Gregory is explore, with attention paid to the interrelationship of 'light' and 'darkness', and the specific question of 'luminous darkness'.

Gregory Palamas: An Historical Overview

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An overview of the historical circumstances of St Gregory's life and theological engagement, including a survey of the theological landscape that provided the contours of his own theological interactions.

Gregory Palamas: Historical Timeline

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As an appendix to the two studies on St Gregory Palamas, this text offers a year-by-year timeline of events and activities in the life of St Gregory and his contemporaries.

Gregory Palamas: Knowledge, Prayer and Vision

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A study of three foundational aspects of the theology of St Gregory Palamas.

Hesychios the Priest: On Personal Holiness

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A consideration of the themes of watchfulness, holiness, and nepsis in the writings of St Hesychios, grounded in a reflection on various passages from his writings.

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