A defense of mystical prayer and the direct experience of God.
Theology was not just academic; it was experienced through the Divine Liturgy and icons. 🏛️ Major Theological Turning Points 1. The Iconoclastic Controversy (726–843) The Christian Tradition 2 The Spirit of Eastern...
St. John of Damascus argued that because God became man (the Incarnation), He can be depicted. A defense of mystical prayer and the direct
This allowed for a theology where humans truly participate in God without compromising His transcendence. 🌍 The "Other" Eastern Traditions The Christian Tradition 2 The Spirit of Eastern...
The West added "and the Son" ( Filioque ) to the Nicene Creed.