Features of “spirit” concept in St. Theophan the Recluse’s anthropology: a theological analysis

Abstract

The article analyses the ambiguous interpretation of the “spirit” concept in the works by St. Theophan the Recluse from the point of Orthodox anthropology view. Particular attention is paid to the prelate’s views on the origin of the soul; their unusualness and inconsistency in the Orthodox anthropology context is noted. The Schellingian philosophy is pointed out as a source of influence on the anthropological views of St. Theophan.

Keywords

• mind
• soul
• body
• spiritual
• carnal
• trichotomy
• orthodoxy
• catholicism
• schellingism