Gregory of Nazianzus

by BRIAN DALEY

• ISBN13: 9780415121804
• ISBN10: 0415121809
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-04-19
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

This book brings together a new, original survey of the significance of Gregory's life and work with translations of eight beautiful and profound orations. Gregory of Nazianzus portrays a vivid picture of a fascinating character of vital importance who deserves to be regarded as the first true Christian humanist.The eight orations, each representing a different aspect of his writing, are examined alongside a selection of his shorter poems in verse translation, letters, and a translation of Gregory's own will. Author Brian Daley offers extensive commentary on the works translated and an ample bibliography.With an extensive introduction to Gregory's life, thought and writings, and including detailed notes, this study places Gregory in his correct historical context, and gives students access to a deeper understanding of this fascinating figure from the past.

Author Biography

Brian E. Daley is the Catherine F. Huisking Professor of Theology at the University of Notre Dame.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	ix
1 Introduction	1	(61)
Gregory the Man	3	(23)
Gregory the Humanist	26	(8)
Gregory the Philosopher	34	(7)
Gregory the Theologian	41	(9)
Gregory the Priest	50	(10)
These translations	60	(2)
2 Orations	62	(100)
1. Oration 8: Funeral Oraticn for his Sister Gorgonia	63	(12)
2. Oration 14: On the Love of the Poor	75	(23)
3. Oration 20: On Theology, and the Appointment of Bishops	98	(7)
4. Oration 26: About Himself on his Return from the Country	105	(12)
5. Oration 38: On the Theophany	117	(10)
6. Oration 39: On the Holy Lights	127	(11)
7. Oration 42: The Farewell Address	138	(16)
8. Oration 44: For "New Sunday"	154	(8)
3 Poems	162	(11)
On His Own Verses	163	(2)
A Hymn To God	165	(2)
A Hymn of Thanksgiving	167	(1)
Evening Hymn	167	(1)
Prayer Before Reading Scripture	168	(1)
Prayer Before a Journey	169	(1)
Prayer Before a Journey to Constantinople	169	(1)
A Prayer to Christ	170	(1)
Three Prayers fir a Day	170	(1)
Supplication	171	(2)
4 Letters 172 Letter 11: To Gregory (of Nyssa)	173	(11)
Letter 20: To Caesarius	174	(1)
Letter 30: To Philagrius	175	(1)
Letter 31: To Philagrius	176	(1)
Letter 48: To Basil	176	(1)
Letter 51: To Nicoboulus	177	(2)
Letter 58: To Basil	179	(2)
Letter 76: To Gregory of Nyssa	181	(1)
Letter 80: To Philagrius	181	(1)
Letter 90: To Anysius	181	(1)
Letter 178: To Eudoxius	182	(2)
5 Gregory's Will	184	(6)
Notes	190
Bibliography 259	9	(259)
Index	268