Gregory of Nyssa

by Meredith,Anthony

• ISBN13: 9780415118408
• ISBN10: 0415118409
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781134815111
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-03-16
• Publisher: Routledge
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Summary

Gregory of Nyssaprovides a concise and accessible introduction to the thought of this early church father with new translations of key selections of his writings. Anthony Meredith presents a diverse range of Gregory's writings including his contribution to the debates of the period about the nature of God as well as his discussion of the nature and work of the Holy Ghost, against the so-called "Spirit fighters." Gregory of Nyssapresents new translations of key selections of Gregory's writings. This reading includes an informative introduction and extensive notes and commentary to illuminate Gregory's writings.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Landscape

Background 1

Background 2

The System of Gregory

Notes

Doctrinal Issues

The Controversary with Eunomius

The Holy Spirit, Against the Macedonians

The Apolinarian Controversary

Gregory and Philosophy

Introduction

Gregory's Against Fate

Catechetical Oration

Gregory and Spirituality

Against Eunomius

Homily 6 on the Beatitudes

The Life of Moses

Notes

Commentary on the Song

Chapter 5

Bibliography

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