What name is given to Theological contributions of Palamas?
Palamism
Palamitism
Gregorianism
Palamitology
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Palamism, Theological teachings of Gregory Palamas, a 14th-century Byzantine monk and theologian, emphasize the distinction between the essence and energies of God. According to Palamism, God's essence is unknowable and inaccessible, while His energies, or actions, are accessible and can be experienced by humans through spiritual practices such as prayer and contemplation.
The Enlightened Mind: Unveiling the Wisdom of Gregory Palamas
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