Edward Moore Boeken

The revision of Origen's philosophical theology by St. Maximus the Confessor resulted in an eschatology involving the replacement of the human ego by the divine presence. In this study, I will examine the theological developments that led to this loss of a sense of human freedom and creativity in the face of the divine, tracing the influence of Origen's eschatology through the Cappadocian Fathers, Evagrius Ponticus and others, up to Maximus. This will allow me to show the manner in which Origen's humanistic theology was misunderstood and misinterpreted throughout the Patristic era, culminating in the anti-personalistic system of Maximus. Special attention will be paid to the development of Christian Neoplatonism, and how Christian contacts with the pagan philosophical schools came to have a profound effect on Eastern Patristic theology and philosophy. The final section of this study will suggest some ways in which the history of Patristic eschatology - especially Origen and Maximus - may serve as a fruitful source for contemporary theologians who are concerned with issues of personhood, creativity, and existential authenticity.

This book offers a comprehensive analysis of the influences of classical literature and the Bible on the work of the Italian poet Dante Alighieri. With in-depth discussions of specific passages from the 'Divine Comedy', this book sheds new light on Dante's use of sources and his contribution to the Western literary canon.

This scholarly work presents a critical analysis of various versions of Dante's Divine Comedy and explores the textual variations and inconsistencies in different editions. It provides insights into Dante's creative process and sheds light on the historical and cultural contexts in which the work was produced.

Moore analyzes the references to time in Dante's Divina Commedia and what they reveal about the duration and date of Dante's vision. He uses historical and literary context to reach his conclusions, providing a new perspective on this classic work of literature.

This book offers a comprehensive study of Dante's Divine Comedy, focusing on its relationship with the classical works of Greek and Roman literature. The author explores the numerous biblical and classical allusions embedded within the text, providing valuable insight into Dante's literary technique and philosophical worldview. The book is a must-read for scholars and enthusiasts of Dante studies.