The Divine Light in the Psalms – from the illumination of the face to the spiritual discernment (Ps 1-40)
Romanian Orthodox Old Testament Studies August 31, 2026 Stelian Pașca-Tușa
This study explores the theme of divine light throughout Psalms 1–40, suggesting that references to light in the psalms form a unified spiritual path that guides believers from initial enlightenment to ongoing participation in God’s uncreated radiance. Emphasizing Eastern patristic exegesis and Gregory of Nyssa’s epectasy model, the research views light not just as a metaphor but as an...