Participation and Righteousness in Paul and Gregory of Nyssa – A Conversation with Dr. Joshua Heavin

12/06/2025 1h 14min
Participation and Righteousness in Paul and Gregory of Nyssa – A Conversation with Dr. Joshua Heavin

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In this episode of the Dionysius Circle podcast, I explore with New Testament scholar Dr. Joshua Heavin his recent article on participation in Christ and divine and human righteousness. Drawing from both Paul’s letters and the theology of St. Gregory of Nyssa, we examine how righteousness is not merely a moral property but, at its deepest level, a person — Christ himself. We also unpack Gregory’s fourfold model of participation and how it offers a transformative vision of the Christian life.

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