Gregory of Nazianzus' soteriological pneumatology / Oliver B. Langworthy.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Langworthy, Oliver B., 1988- author.

Series:

Studien und Texte zu Antike und Christentum ; 117.

Studien und Texte zu Antike und Christentum = Studies and texts in antiquity and Christianity ; 117

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gregory, of Nazianzus, Saint.

Gregory.

Holy Spirit.

Salvation--Christianity.

Salvation.

Physical Description:

xii, 187 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Tübingen : Mohr Siebeck, [2019]

Summary:

Oliver B. Langworthy examines the interaction of soteriology and pneumatology in Gregory of Nazianzus' thought. He shows that this interaction, Gregory's soteriological pneumatology, is a coherent, significant, but under-examined area of Gregory's thought. His study engages in a chronological treatment of a wide range of Gregory's prose and poetic works. This allows for the particular character of Gregory's soteriological pneumatology to emerge, notably his emphasis on the experience of the Spirit. The result is a more complete and nuanced picture of Gregory's theological investment in a divine and "truly holy" Spirit that is operative in the salvation of the believer.

Contents:

Salvation and the Spirit in the Fourth Century

Salvation and the Spirit Between Athens and Nazianzus

Salvation and the Spirit in Gregory and Basil's Divisions

Salvation and the Spirit in the Perfect Temple

Salvation and the Spirit in Essence

Conclusion.

Notes:

"The desire to better understand this commitment formed the impetus for the present study, which was submitted as a doctoral dissertation at the University of St Andrews in 2016."--Preface, page v.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-176) and indexes.

ISBN:

9783161589515

3161589513

OCLC:

1132875073

Publisher Number:

9783161589515