Title
The Transformation of the Human Person Through Contemplation: An Analysis of John Cassian's Conferences
Date of Award
2021
Degree Name
M.A . in Religious Studies
Department
Department of Religious Studies
Advisor/Chair
Sandra Yocum
Abstract
This thesis examines the desert mothers' and fathers' view of contemplation as a journey toward theosis, or communion with God. To accomplish this, contemplation" is analyzed within the fifth century document
Keywords
Theology, Spirituality, Religion, Contemplation, John Cassian, The Conferences of John Cassian, Silence, Renunciation, Purity of Heart, Image and Likeness of God, Transformation, Luke 10 38-42, Martha and Mary, Desert Fathers
Rights Statement
Copyright 2021, author
Recommended Citation
Horn, Lindsay R., "The Transformation of the Human Person Through Contemplation: An Analysis of John Cassian's Conferences" (2021). Graduate Theses and Dissertations. 6988.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/graduate_theses/6988
