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Palamas vs. Barlaam - What do you know?

A detailed illustration contrasting the figures of Palamas and Barlaam, set in a historical context showcasing elements of Orthodox theology and the Hesychastic controversy, with light and dark themes to represent their philosophical differences.

Palamas vs. Barlaam: The Hesychastic Controversy Quiz

Test your knowledge on the intriguing theological debate between Palamas and Barlaam! Dive into the nuances of the Hesychastic controversy and discover how these two figures shaped Orthodox theology.

Explore the key differences between Palamas and Barlaam.
Learn about the significance of logic in theology.
Challenge yourself with 5 thought-provoking questions.

5 Questions1 MinutesCreated by EngagingScholar542

Who argued Aristotle's syllogisms (logic) could not be used in theology?

Palamas

Barlaam

Who taught there can be no knowledge of God through methods of human science?

Barlaam

Palamas

Which figure was clearly anti-Latin (anti-Western) in the Hesychastic controversy?

Palamas

Barlaam

The Hesychastic controversy began as a disagreement over what?

Scholasticism being antithetical to the spirit of the Orthodox

Whether Hesychasts could see God in the uncreated light

The beginning is lost to history

Latin use of syllogisms and the role of Aristotle's logic in theology

Which figure quoted Augustine favorably, as an authority, in the course of the Hesychastic controversy?

Barlaam

Palamas

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