Basil of Caesarea : a guide to his life and doctrine / Andrew Radde-Gallwitz.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Radde-Gallwitz, Andrew.

Series:

Cascade companions ; 16.

Cascade companions ; 16

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Basil, Saint, Bishop of Caesarea, approximately 329-379.

Basil.

Physical Description:

xv, 178 pages ; 21 cm.

Place of Publication:

Eugene, OR : Cascade Books, [2012]

Summary:

Studying the Early Church can Feel Like Entering a Maze of bishop, emperors, council, and arcane controversies. This book introduces early Christian theology by focusing on one particularly influential figure, Basil of Caesarea (ca. AD 330-378). It views Basil against the backdrop of a Roman Empire that was adopting Christianity. In Basil's day, Christians were looking for unity in the teaching and practice of their faith. This study acquaints the student with Basil's brilliant-and often neglected-theological writings. In particulars, Saint Basil's reflections on the Trinity emerge from these pages as fascinating and illuminating testimonies to the faith of early Christians. Book jacket.

Contents:

1 Basil's "Conversion" 22

2 Eunomius: Basil's Opponent and His Context 43

3 The Theology of the Only-Begotten Son (Against Eunomius 1-2) 64

4 Against Eunomius 3 and the Beginning of Debate over the Spirit 78

5 Basil's Career: From Against Eunomius to On the Holy Spirit 90

6 On the Holy Spirit 108

7 Christ's Saving Economy: Basil Confronts Apollinarius 121

8 Basil's Final Years 133.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-169) and indexes.

ISBN:

1606081322

9781606081327

OCLC:

806355553

Publisher Number:

99950669493