Torstein Theodor Tollefsen

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Tollefsen holds his doctorate from the University of Oslo, where he defended his thesis The Christocentric Cosmology of St Maximus the Confessor (2000).

A revised version was published by Oxford Early Christian Studies (2008). Tollefsen works on ancient philosophy (Plato, Aristotle) and the philosophy of Late Antiquity (Neoplatonism). However, his main interest is in the philosophy of the Greek church fathers within the period of 300-900.

He focusses on metaphysics and cosmology, spirituality and the philosophy and theology of the icon.

He works on the Cappadocian fathers, Dionysius the Areopagite, Maximus the Confessor, John Damascene, and Theodore the Studite. Tollefsen's general philosophical interests are in the fields of metaphysics, ontology, and philosophy of religion. 

Tags: Philosophy, Ex.phil., Metaphysics, Philosophy of Religion, Ancient Philosophy, Late Antiquity, Church Fathers

Publications

  • Tollefsen, Torstein Theodor (2022). Gregory Palamas and Dionysius. In Edwards, Mark; Pallis, Dimitrios & Steiris, Georgios (Ed.), The Oxford Handbook of Dionysius the Areopagite. Oxford University Press. ISSN 978-0-19-881079-7. p. 288–298.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein Theodor (2022). Why should we protect the Scolitantides Orion (The Chequered Blue)? In Munteanu, Daniel (Eds.), Holding fast to the Mystery of Faith. Brill Academic Publishers. ISSN 978-3-506-79191-7. p. 49–64. Full text in Research Archive
  • Tollefsen, Torstein Theodor (2021). St Maximus the Confessor on the Mystery of Christ. In Demulder, Bram (Eds.), Questioning the World. Brepols. ISSN 978-2-503-59075-2. p. 181–200.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2021). Eros and Agape - A Critique of Anders Nygren. In Grødum, Kari; Hägg, Henny Solfrid F.; Kaufman, John W. & Tollefsen, Torstein (Ed.), Love - Ancient Perspectives. Cappelen Damm Akademisk. ISSN 978-82-02-72690-4. p. 17–29.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2021). Christian Platonism in Byzantium. In Hampton, Alexander J. B. (Eds.), Christian Platonism, A History. Cambridge University Press. ISSN 978-1-108-49198-3. p. 207–226.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2019). Proclus, Philoponus, and Maximus: the paradigm of the world and temporal beginning. In Pavlos, Panagiotis G.; Janby, Lars Fredrik; Emilsson, Eyjólfur Kjalar & Tollefsen, Torstein (Ed.), Platonism and Christian Thought in Late Antiquity. Routledge. ISSN 9781138340954. p. 100–114. doi: 10.4324/9780429440465-7.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2018). On Energeia in St Gregory of Nyssa's Contra Eunomium I. In Brugarolas, Miguel (Eds.), Gregory of Nyssa, Contra Eunomium I. Brill Academic Publishers. ISSN 978-90-04-37708-0. p. 371–383. doi: 10.1163/9789004377097_016.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2017). Whole and Part in the Philosophy of St Maximus the Confessor. In Mitralexis, Sotiris (Eds.), Studia patristica, vol. LXXXIX, Papers presented at the Seventeenth Conference on Patristic Studies in Oxford 2015, vol. 15.. Peeters Publishers. ISSN 978-90-429-3585-3. p. 47–61. doi: 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199237142.001.0001.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2017). A Metaphysics of Holomerism. In Mitralexis, Sotiris (Eds.), Maximus the Confessor as a European Philosopher. Wipf and Stock Publishers. ISSN 978-1-4982-9558-1. p. 24–34.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2017). Like a Glowing Sword: St Maximus on Deification, Visions of God and Ideas on Deification in Patristic Thought. Routledge. ISSN 978-1-138-21771-3. p. 158–170.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2016). Tid og evighet hos Hl. Maximos Bekjenneren. In Arentzen, Thomas; Eriksen, Uffe Holmsgaard & Johnsen, Henrik Rydell (Ed.), Mellan tid och evighet: Eskatologiska perspektiv i den tidiga kyrkan. Föreläsningar hållna vid Nordiska patristikermötet i Lund 18–20 augusti 2014. Artos & Norma bokförlag. ISSN 9789175808246. p. 141–151.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2015). Maximos Bekjenneren om treenigheten. In Sæther, Knut-Willy & Innerdal, Gunnar (Ed.), Trinitarisk tro og tenkning. Festskrift til Svein Rise. Portal forlag. ISSN 978-82-8314-065-1. p. 107–113.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2015). Saint Maximus the Confessor on Creation and Incarnation. In Gregersen, Niels Henrik (Eds.), Incarnation, On the Scope and Depth of Christology. Fortress Press. ISSN 978-1-4514-6540-2. p. 99–115. doi: 10.2307/j.ctt13wwwk5.8.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2015). Maximos Bekjenneren — En vevnad av mening. In Kristiansen, Ståle Johannes & Solberg, Peder Kvaale (Ed.), Gud er alltid større: Kirkefedrenes teologiske språk. Novus Forlag. ISSN 978-82-7099-831-9. p. 261–272.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2015). Christocentric Cosmology. In Allen, Pauline (Eds.), The Oxford Handbook of Maximus the Confessor. Oxford University Press. ISSN 978-0-19-967383-4. p. 307–321. doi: 10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199673834.013.15.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2013). Hvorfor finnes det overhodet noe slikt som kristen kunst? In Sæther, Knut-Willy & Rise, Svein (Ed.), Skjønnhet og tilbedelse. Akademika forlag. ISSN 978-82-321-0210-5. p. 199–210.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2013). Hva er skjønnhet? In Sæther, Knut-Willy & Rise, Svein (Ed.), Skjønnhet og tilbedelse. Akademika forlag. ISSN 978-82-321-0210-5. p. 25–39.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2013). Teologi og filosofi hos kirkefedrene. In Schuff, Hildegunn Marie T; Salvesen, Reidar & Hagelia, Hallvard (Ed.), Forankring og fornyelse : festskrift for Ansgarskolen 1913–2013. Portal forlag. ISSN 978-82-92712-87-0. p. 125–141.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2012). "Philosophy and Orthodoxy in Byzantium". In Casiday, Augustine (Eds.), The Orthodox Christian World. Routledge. ISSN 978-0-415-45516-9. p. 481–491.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2011). Den treenige Gud. In Rise, Svein & Sæther, Knut-Willy (Ed.), En bok om Gud. Gudstanken i brytningen mellom det moderne og det postmoderne. Tapir Akademisk Forlag. ISSN 978-82-519-2840-3. p. 39–59.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2011). Patriarkatet i Konstantinopel. Arr - Idéhistorisk tidsskrift. ISSN 0802-7005. p. 97–105.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2010). Skapelse og gjenopprettelse ifløge Maximus Bekjenneren. In Rise, Svein (Eds.), Danningsperspektiver. Tapir Akademisk Forlag. ISSN 978-82-519-2652-2. p. 75–90.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2010). Christianity and Philosophy. In Fløistad, Guttorm (Eds.), Contemporary Philosophy, Volume 10: Philosophy of Religion. Springer Science+Business Media B.V.. ISSN 978-90-481-3526-4. p. 129–147.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2010). The Philosophy of Images. In Fløistad, Guttorm (Eds.), Contemporary Philosophy, Volume 10: Philosophy of Religion. Springer Science+Business Media B.V.. ISSN 978-90-481-3526-4. p. 179–191.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2010). Cosmology. In Mateo-Seco, Lucas Francisco (Eds.), The Brill Dictionary of Gregory of Nyssa. Brill Academic Publishers. ISSN 9789004169654. p. 175–179.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2010). Gregory Palamas. In Mateo-Seco, Lucas Francisco (Eds.), The Brill Dictionary of Gregory of Nyssa. Brill Academic Publishers. ISSN 9789004169654. p. 381–382.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2010). Causality and Movement in St Maximus' Ambiguum 7. In Baun, J; Cameron, A & Vinzent, M (Ed.), Studia Patristica xlviii. Peeters Publishers. ISSN 978-90-429-2374-4. p. 85–93.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2008). The Doctrine of Creation according to Dionysius the Areopagite. Papers and Monographs of the Finnish Institute at Athens. ISSN 1237-2684. xiv, p. 75–89.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2007). Essence and Activity (Energeia) in St. Gregory's anti-Eunomian Polemic. In Karfikova, Lenka (Eds.), Gregory of Nyssa, Contra Eunomium II. Brill Academic Publishers. ISSN 978-90-04-15518-3. p. 433–442.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2007). God the Father and God the Trinity — Divine Causality in Cappadocian Thought. In De Andia, Ysabel (Eds.), Gott, Vater und Schöpfer. Tyrolia-Verlag. ISSN 978-3-7022-2835-4. p. 143–149.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2007). Cosmologia. In Mateo-Seco, Lucas Francisco (Eds.), Gregorio de Nissa Dizionario. Citta Nuova Editrice. ISSN 978-88-311-9336-8. p. 153–157.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2007). Gregorio Palamas. In Mateo-Seco, Lucas Francisco (Eds.), Gregorio de Nissa Dizionario. Citta Nuova Editrice. ISSN 978-88-311-9336-8. p. 305–307.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2006). "Theosis according to Gregory". In Børtnes, Jostein & Hägg, Tomas (Ed.), Gregory of Nazianzus — Images and Reflections. Museum Tusculanums Forlag. ISSN 87-635-0386-7. p. 257–270.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2006). "Cosmologia". In Mateo-Seco, Lucas Francisco (Eds.), Diccionario San Gregorio de Nisa. Editorial Monte Carmelo. ISSN 978-84-7239-536-7.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2006). "Gregorio Palamas". In Mateo-Seco, Lucas Francisco (Eds.), Diccionario San Gregorio de Nisa. Editorial Monte Carmelo. ISSN 978-84-7239-536-7. p. 484–487.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2006). "The Divine Energeia According to St. Gregory of Nyssa". Philotheos: International Journal for Philosophy and Theology. ISSN 1451-3455. 6, p. 165–172.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2006). "St. Gregory of Nyssa's Concept of Hypostasis". Црквене студије. ISSN 1820-2446. 3, p. 25–38.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2006). "Did St. Maximus the Confessor have a Concept of Participation". Luca, The Semiannual Journal of Philosophy and Sociology. ISSN 0352-4973. xxi-xxii, p. 337–341.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2005). "The Holy Spirit and the Transformation of the Cosmos". In De Andia, Ysabel & Hofrichter, Peter Leander (Ed.), Der Heilige Geist im Leben der Kirche. Tyrolia-Verlag. ISSN 3-7022-2725-3. p. 373–379.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2005). "Icons and Reality". In Samalaviçius, Almantas (Eds.), Sacrum in Cultural Space. Vardö Seminar Foundation. ISSN 9955-9791-2-7. p. 43–46.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2005). "Noen refleksjoner omkring Aasmund Brynildsens essay "Det nye hjerte"". Kirke og kultur. ISSN 0023-186X. p. 161–167.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2005). "St Maximus the Confessor, philosopher or theologian?". Acta Societatis Morgensternianae. ISSN 1736-1230. II, p. 73–79.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2004). Kristen etikk � fra en patristisk synsvinkel. In Rise, Svein (Eds.), For Guds skyld? Om etikk og livssynsforankring. Tapir Akademisk Forlag. ISSN 82-519-1959-2. p. 81–102.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2003). Maximos Bekjenneren � deltakelse og guddommeliggjørelse. In Johansen, Johannes (Eds.), Ortodokse røster i nord. Hl. Silouan Forlag. ISSN 87-988460-1-9. p. 59–64.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2002). Homilie over saligprisningene av Gregor av Nyssa. In Bringsværd, Tor Åge; Braarvig, Jens Erland & Hagen, Alf van der (Ed.), Verdens hellige skrifter, Østkirken. De norske bokklubbene. ISSN 82-525-4118-6.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2001). Den barmhjertige samaritan hos kirkefedrene, Barmhjertighet og rettferdighet. Verbum Forlag. ISSN 82-543-0872-1. p. 39–48.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2001). Did St. Maximus the Confessor have a Concept of Participation? Studia patristica. ISSN 0585-542X. XXXVII, p. 618–625.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2000). "Jesus Kristus og det nye Europa". In Røsæg, N.A. & Østnor, Lars (Ed.), 2000 Herrens år. Verbum Forlag. ISSN 82-543-0844-6.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2000). "Aasmund Brynildsen: Det nye hjerte", Den etiske vending. Humanistisk kollegium 3. årg., Oslo. p. 84–92.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2000). "Etterord", Aasen, K.: Fra hjertet ¿ tanker rundt et tideverv. EDIZIONI PLUS Pisa University Press. p. 125–128.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2000). "The Concept of Participation in Greek Christian Thought of Late Antiquity". Opuscula, Examen Philosophicums småskriftserie. ISSN 0806-3656. p. 1–10.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2000). Unity in Plurality According to St Maximus the Confessor. Diotima: revue de recherche philosophique. ISSN 1010-7363. 28, p. 115–122.

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  • Tollefsen, Torstein Theodor (2023). The Christian Metaphysics of St Maximus the Confessor. Brepols. ISBN 978-2-503-60085-7. 260 p.
  • Grødum, Kari; Hägg, Henny Solfrid F.; Kaufman, John W. & Tollefsen, Torstein (2021). Love - Ancient Perspectives. Cappelen Damm Akademisk. ISBN 978-82-02-72690-4. 161 p.
  • Pavlos, Panagiotis G.; Janby, Lars Fredrik; Emilsson, Eyjólfur Kjalar & Tollefsen, Torstein (2019). Platonism and Christian Thought in Late Antiquity. Routledge. ISBN 9781138340954. 376 p.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2018). St Theodore the Studite's Defence of the Icons, Theology and Philosophy in Nineth-Century Byzantium. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-881677-5. 208 p.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2012). Activity and Participation in Late Antique and Early Christian Thought. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-960596-5. 240 p.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2008). The Christocentric Cosmology of St Maximus the Confessor. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-923714-2. 243 p.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2001). Teologi i farger ¿ Ikoner i Norge. Verbum Forlag. ISBN 82-543-0883-7. 78 p.

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  • Emilsson, Eyjólfur Kjalar; Janby, Lars Fredrik; Pavlos, Panagiotis G. & Tollefsen, Torstein (2016). Workshop Booklet: Platonism and Christian Thought in Late Antiquity - International Workshop in Oslo on the Philosophy of Late Antiquity.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2009). Gregor av Nyssa, Oversatt og med innledning av Jørgen Ledet Christiansen, København 2007. Tidsskrift for teologi og kirke. ISSN 0040-7194. p. 78–79.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2006). "Ikonet og skjønnhetens teologi". Over alt. ISSN 0802-2550. p. 30–35.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2005). "Noen refleksjoner omkring Aasmund Brynildsens essay "Det nye hjertet"". Kirke og kultur. ISSN 0023-186X. p. 161–167.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2005). "Det kristne menneskesynet". Over alt. ISSN 0802-2550. p. 8–15.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2003). Gregor av Nyssa � om saligprisningene i Matteus 5, del I. Over alt. ISSN 0802-2550. p. 48–53.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2003). Gregor av Nyssa � om saligprisningene i Matteus 5, del II. Over alt. ISSN 0802-2550.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2003). The Mystery of Christ as Key to the Cosmology of St Maximus the Confessor.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2003). The Holy Spirit and the Transformation of the Cosmos.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2003). Theosis according to St Gregory the Theologian.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2002). Inkarnasjon og guddommeliggjørelse.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2002). Ikoner og liturgi.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2002). Gregor av Nyssa om saligprisningene i Matteus 5.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2002). Patriarken og økologien. Over alt. ISSN 0802-2550. 14(3-4), p. 62–67.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2002). Renselse. Over alt. ISSN 0802-2550. p. 60–66.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2002). Platonismen som forutsetning for kirkefedrenes tenkning.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2001). Kristendom og modernitet.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2001). Ortodoks spiritualitet.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2001). Forholdet mellom kristen tro og den menneskelige, vitenskapelige tanke.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2001). Hva har Athen med Jerusalem å gjøre?
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2001). Ikoner, teologi i farger.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2001). Ørkenfedrenes spiritualitet.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2001). Gregor av Nyssa ¿ om veksten i det åndelige livet. Over alt. ISSN 0802-2550. 13(2), p. 11–19.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2001). Bønnens plass i Dionysios Areopagitens teologi. Over alt. ISSN 0802-2550. p. 12–19.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2001). Ikoner. [Radio]. Radioprogram : Verdibørsen, NRK.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2000). "Den åndelige utviklings tre stadier ifølge Maximos Bekjenneren".
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2000). "Dionysios Areopagiten om bønn".
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2000). "Gregor av Nyssa om det åndelige livet".
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2000). "Den kosmiske Kristus".
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2000). "Lars Thunberg, Människan och kosmos ¿ Maximos Bekjännarens teologiska visjon, Artos bokförlag 1999, 200 s.". Norsk Teologisk Tidsskrift. ISSN 0029-2176.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2000). "Den oldkirkelige Kristusbekjennelsen i møtet med den moderne Jesus-forkynnelsen". Ung Teologi. ISSN 0333-340X. 33 årg.(2), p. 37–43.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2000). "Faste og Påskefest". Over alt. ISSN 0802-2550. 12.årg.(1), p. 48–55.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2000). "Det ortodokse festdagsikonet for Kristi fødsel". Over alt. ISSN 0802-2550. 12. årg.(4).
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2000). Utarbeidelse av opplysningsmateriale til utstillingen "Teologi i farger", Humanioradagene 2000. [Radio]. Krypten i Oslo Domkirke : Hist.-phil. fak., Humaniorakomiteen..
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2000). "Den barmhjertige samaritan hos kirkefedrene".
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2000). "The Concept of Hypostasis according to St. Gregory of Nyssa".
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (1999). Maximos Bekjenneren: Deltakelse og guddommeliggjørelse.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (1999). De ortodokse og "de andre".
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2000). The Christocentric Cosmology of St. Maximus the Confessor.
  • Tollefsen, Torstein (2000). The Christocentric Cosmology of St. Maximus the Confessor. Det historisk-filosofiske fakultetet, UiO. ISSN 0806-3222. Nr. 72.

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