The Cappadocian Mothers : deification exemplified in the writings of Basil, Gregory and Gregory / Carla D. Sunberg ; foreword by T.A. Noble.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sunberg, Carla D.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

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

Basil.

Gregory, of Nazianzus, Saint.

Gregory.

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

Cappadocian Fathers.

Physical Description:

xviii, 231 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Eugene, Oregon : Pickwick Publications, [2017]

Summary:

The Cappadocian Fathers had great influence on the church of the fourth century, having brought their passion for Christ and theological expertise to life in their ministry. Their work was not devoid of influence, including that of their immediate family members. Within their writings we uncover the lives of seven women, the Cappadocian Mothers, who may have had more influence on the theology of the church than previously believed. As the Cappadocians wrestle with the Christianization of the concept of deification, we find the women in their lives becoming models for their theological understanding. The lives of the women become points of intersection in the kenosis-theosis parabola. Not only are the Cappadocian Mothers uncovered in the texts, but they become models of an optimistic theology of restoration for all of humanity without constraint of gender. Book jacket.

Contents:

1 Introduction 1

2 The Christianization of Deification 22

3 Christocentric Development 47

4 The Development of Monasticism and the Role of Virginity in the Cappadocian Understanding of Theosis 74

5 The Fallen Virgin 96

6 Married Women as the New Eve: Nonna and Gorgonia 112

7 Macrina, the Perfect Virgin Bride 133

8 Practical Implications for Life and Ministry: Macrina the Elder, Emmelia, and Theosebia 155

9 The Mothers Exemplify Deification 185.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

9781498282413

1498282431

9781498282437

1498282415

OCLC:

971036872

Publisher Number:

99972580242