The Father's Eternal Freedom

Dr Chiapetti has produced a comprehensive, profound and fair discussion of Patristic theology, as presented in my work, particularly with regard to its ontological significance. A most successful attempt to bring to the surface the immense significance of Patristic theology for human existence. John D. Zizioulas, Metropolitan of Pergamon Despite being the most influential living Greek theologian, John Zizioulas' publications are largely occasional. Chiapetti knows the thickets of Zizioulas' ouvre like no one else. His defence of his theology - against all comers - tests its theological roots and explores its philosophical implications for notions of personhood and freedom. Impressive! Andrew Louth, Professor Emeritus of Patristic and Byzantine Studies, Durham University In addition to providing a lucid and insightful systematic presentation of Zizioulas' theological vision, Chiapetti breaks new ground by offering a constructive defense of 'the father's eternal freedom'. A must read for those interested in Zizioulas and in contemporary trinitarian theology. Aristotle Papanikolaou, Professor of Theology, Archbishop Demetrios Chair in Orthodox Theology and Culture, and co-founding director of the Orthodox Christian Studies Center, Fordham University Chiapetti studies here for the first time in depth Zizioulas' Trinitarian theology, the keystone of his synthesis. Led by a rigorous historical and theological method, this study sheds new light on Zizioulas' thought. Chiapetti's work is important for the ecumenical movement, but also for contemporary reflection on man and on the authentic basis of his freedom. Carmelo Giuseppe Conticello, Professor of Byzantine Theology at the Pontifical Oriental Institute and Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique