The doctrine of the Image of God by Аrchbishop Feofan (Prokopovich) and Amand Polyansky: The comparative analysis

The article is devoted to the analysis of doctrine image God by Archbishop Feofan (Prokopovich) and reformed theologian Amand Polyansky. main engine church reform, Feofan, was repeatedly accused Protestantism, while others considered his position Orthodox believed that he used works Protestant authors build position. anthropocentrism New time has posed new questions theology require answers an appropriate reaction development anthropological provisions Christian doctrine. In this era, there a surge appeals teachings St Augustine, on which both Catholic relied. At same time, assessment Synodal period largely began be based concept Western influence Russian theology. There no doubt tradition, but it seems premature unreasonable unequivocally negative period, little studied in scientific literature. An becomes possible when referring its origins. Using example narrow section anthropology (Prokopovich), God, proposed compare theological positions with Polyansky, proximity been noted researchers modern prerevolutionary researchers.