Gregory of Nyssa: Sermons on the Beatitudes

by Glerup, Michael; Wilson-Hartgrove, Jonathan

• ISBN13: 9780830835911
• ISBN10: 0830835911
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-06-30
• Publisher: Intervarsity Pr

Summary

As part of the Classics in Spiritual Formation, the sermons of Gregory of Nyssa offer a contemporary rendering of ancient spiritual wisdom for today's readers. Begin with the introduction, which provides the context and background, and then dive into the text, translated and paraphrased Michael Glerup from the original languages. You'll also find helpful callouts that show how the work relates to your personal spiritual formation and clarify unfamiliar ideas. Don't miss this unique opportunity to interact with the work of some of Christianity's great spiritual formation teachers and experience true spiritual transformation.

Author Biography

Michael Glerup (Ph.D., Drew University) is executive director of the Center for Early African Christianity at Eastern University. He served as acquisitions director for the Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture and coedited the volume on Ezekiel and Daniel. Mike is also a pastor and a regular contributor to Conversations.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 7
Introduction	p. 11
Blessed are the poor in spirit, far theirs is the kingdom of heaven	p. 21
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth	p. 35
Blessed are those who mourn, far they will be comforted	p. 45
Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for they shall have their fill	p. 57
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy	p. 71
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God	p. 85
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God	p. 97
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven	p. 109
Discussion Questions	p. 121
Bibliography	p. 123
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