For and Against de Régnon: Trinitarianism East and West
D. Glenn Butner
Abstract Modern systematic theologians frequently claim that E astern trinitarianism begins with the persons while W estern divine essence, and fails to truly differentiate persons. This article explores origins of this in writing T heodore de R égnon, noting recent criticism his paradigm's applicability patristic era. In response these criticisms, I argue first for limited validity égnon paradigm by demonstrating its C arolingian– P hotian dispute surrounding filioque . then against deployment as a controlling schema theology pointing problems narrative has created obert J enson ohn Z izioulas.
International Journal of Systematic Theology