Barlaam of Seminara
Barlaam of Seminara (Bernardo Massari, as a layman), c. 1290–1348, or Barlaam of Calabria (Greek: Βαρλαὰμ Καλαβρός) was a Basilian monk, theologian and humanistic scholar born in southern Italy. He was a scholar and clergyman of the 14th century, as well as a humanist, philologist and theologian.
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Barlaam, Carrying a Shoulder Pack, Crosses a River | |
| Born | 1290 Seminara, Calabria, Kingdom of Naples |
| Died | June 1, 1348 Gerace, Kingdom of Naples |
| Education | University of Constantinople |
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| Tradition or movement | Barlaamism |
| Main interests | Philology |
| Notable ideas | Rejection of Hesychasm |
When Gregorios Palamas defended Hesychasm (the Eastern Orthodox Church's mystical teaching on prayer), Barlaam accused him of heresy. Three Eastern Orthodox synods ruled against him and in Palamas's favor (two Councils of Sophia in June and August 1341, and a Council of Blachernae in 1351).
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