“Panentheism”

This encyclopedic entry explains the various definitions, histories, controversies, and other characteristics of panentheism. “Panentheism,” begins the entry, “is a concept which addresses the theological issue of God’s relationship to the world by proposing that the world is ‘in God.’ The term is derived from the Greek pan-en-theos and means ‘all-in-God.’ The term is often understood as a third option over against the alternatives of pantheism (“all is God”) and classical theism (“God is absolutely separate from the world”). Over against these two alternatives, panentheism emphasizes the closeness between God and the world (God’s immanence), as well as maintains that God is more than the world (God’s transcendence).” Explore this entry for more.