The Neo-Palamite Synthesis of Father Dumitru Staniloae

This book aims at presenting in a critical manner the contribution offered by Fr. Dumitru Staniloae, the most renowned Romanian Orthodox theologian and one of the leading figures of the Modern Orthodox Theologians, to the interpretation and modern assessment of the writings of Gregory Palamas. The book presents in its introduction the life and Patristic contribution of Fr. Dumitru Staniloae. Although the general view is that Staniloae was mainly a Systematic theologian, the reality is that he was also a Patristic scholar. All the chapters include an analysis of different books and studies of Fr. Staniloae and how he developed his Neo-Palamite Synthesis during his life-time. The author chose to present his results in a chronological manner so that one can easily identify the different views that he had in what concerns the writings of Gregory Palamas during his long research activity. This book is addressed to academics, theologians and persons who take an interest in the study of Eastern Orthodoxy and significant Modern Orthodox Theologians. It can offer them a good analysis in what concerns the Patristic contribution of Fr. Dumitru Staniloae.

Dr. Adrian Agachi took his BA from University of Bucharest in 2009. He currently holds an MTh in Orthodox Theology from University of Wales Lampeter (2010) and this book represents the final outcome of his doctoral thesis sustained in 2012 at University of Winchester. He currently holds the position of Visiting Research Fellow at University of Winchester.