Gregory of Nyssa / Anthony Meredith.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Meredith, Anthony, 1936-

Contributor:

Gregory, of Nyssa, Saint, approximately 335-approximately 394.

Yarnall Collection (University of Pennsylvania)

Series:

Early church fathers

The early church fathers

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gregory, of Nyssa, Saint, approximately 335-approximately 394.

Gregory.

Theology, Doctrinal.

Physical Description:

ix, 166 pages ; 22 cm.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 1999.

Summary:

"Gregory of Nyssa" provides 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 Nyssa" presents 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.

Notes:

Includes translations of selections of Gregory's writings, with notes, commentary, and introduction.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 162-164) and index.

Related Work:

Gregory, of Nyssa, Saint, approximately 335-approximately 394. Selections. 1999.

ISBN:

0415118395

0415118409

OCLC:

39256861