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Divine Essence
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The Essence and Materiality
A crucial debate concerns the relationship between the non-material Divine Essence and the material universe. Generally, the Essence is considered immaterial. However, certain cosmological theories introduce the concept of Essence Saturation.
Essence Saturation theory, developed initially by the Hellenistic philosopher Ctesibius of Alexandria, suggests that while… -
Pleroma
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The Pleroma (fullness), derived from the Koine Greek word meaning "fullness," "completion," or "that which fills," is a central theological concept within various heterodox Christianity and Hellenistic philosophy systems, most notably in Gnosticism. It signifies the totality of the divine realm, the divine plenitude, or the dwelling place of the Supreme Being, often conceived as an infinite, perfect, and immutable expanse of light and spirit, standing in direct…