The mystery of the world to come and the
restoration of demons in the vision of
Saint Isaac the Syrian Cover Image

Le mystère du monde à venir et la restauration des démons dans la vision de Saint Isaac le Syrien
The mystery of the world to come and the restoration of demons in the vision of Saint Isaac the Syrian

Author(s): Georgian PĂUNOIU
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion
Published by: Editura Universității Aurel Vlaicu
Keywords: Eschatology; apocatastasis; compassion; Syriac Spirituality; restoration of creation;

Summary/Abstract: St. Isaac the Syrian’s thinking on eschatological realities is not to be found as somemind enchanting ideas in the univers of his thought; it reveals itself as the summitof his whole spiritual vision. Eschatological judgment remains God’s mystery and itis a challenge for the spiritual understanding of the entire creation. It is marked byhope in God’s unfathomable, endless love and compassion, for, in the great Syrianfather’s thought, God rejoices in the salvation of his creation.

  • Issue Year: 81/2019
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 142-155
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: French