영적 성장의 관점에 본 에바그리우스의 인간 이해 (The Spiritual Understanding of Human Beings According to Evagrius of Pontus)

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초록

Evagrius of Ponticus is a figure who has greatly influenced the eastern and western orthodox churches. His theology provided a basic framework in forming the spiritual traditions of these churches. He explained the order of our universe using the concept of first and second Creation. His critical analysis of human beings hinges on the understanding of Spirituality, the core factor of second creation. According to him, our soul is divided into mind, desire, and anger. The status of our present existence rises from the relationship between these three elements. Moreover, depending on what takes control of human souls, it will ultimately decide whether we will be angelic beings or evil beings.
Such understanding of the basic framework of human beings becomes clearer in the understanding of ‘nous’. On the subject of ‘nous’, we discover that not only has Evagrius analysesd humans from ontological point of view but also from epistemological and ascetical/practical perspective.
His understanding of ‘nous’ and its characteristics and functions include ‘the maintenance of one’s identity’, ‘intuitive knowledge’ and ‘receptivity’. These functions focus on the restoration of a corrupt human being to his/her original state. Henceforth, it is accurate to approach his understanding of human beings using a concept of spiritual growth, which embodies both epistemological and ascetical/practical point of views.
Furthermore, whilst accepting Neo-Platonic ideology, he adheres to the positive grounds of human body. Therefore, his understanding of human beings highlight the importance of the research into Spirituality and Spiritual practice conducted by Korean churches today.

영어초록

Evagrius of Ponticus is a figure who has greatly influenced the eastern and western orthodox churches. His theology provided a basic framework in forming the spiritual traditions of these churches. He explained the order of our universe using the concept of first and second Creation. His critical analysis of human beings hinges on the understanding of Spirituality, the core factor of second creation. According to him, our soul is divided into mind, desire, and anger. The status of our present existence rises from the relationship between these three elements. Moreover, depending on what takes control of human souls, it will ultimately decide whether we will be angelic beings or evil beings.
Such understanding of the basic framework of human beings becomes clearer in the understanding of ‘nous’. On the subject of ‘nous’, we discover that not only has Evagrius analysesd humans from ontological point of view but also from epistemological and ascetical/practical perspective.
His understanding of ‘nous’ and its characteristics and functions include ‘the maintenance of one’s identity’, ‘intuitive knowledge’ and ‘receptivity’. These functions focus on the restoration of a corrupt human being to his/her original state. Henceforth, it is accurate to approach his understanding of human beings using a concept of spiritual growth, which embodies both epistemological and ascetical/practical point of views.
Furthermore, whilst accepting Neo-Platonic ideology, he adheres to the positive grounds of human body. Therefore, his understanding of human beings highlight the importance of the research into Spirituality and Spiritual practice conducted by Korean churches today.

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