WebThe Life of Saint Macrina - * Gregory, Bishop of Nyssa 2005-09-21 Saint Macrina (327 - 370) was a major guiding force in the early development of monasticism and it was through her example that her brother, Saint Basil the Great, was inspired to establish one of the first monastic communities. This life, written by her other famous brother ... The traditional view of Gregory is that he was an orthodox Trinitarian theologian, who was influenced by the Neoplatonism of Plotinus and believed in universal salvation following Origen. However, as a highly original and sophisticated thinker, Gregory is difficult to classify, and many aspects of his theology are contentious among both conservative Eastern Orthodox theologians and West…

The Life of Moses by Gregory of Nyssa

WebAt one time he portrays philosophy, like Moses’ stepmother, as barren (Life of Moses II 10 – 12 [329]), and, like the Egyptian whom Moses killed, as something to be striven … WebGregory of Nyssa (CWS) Volume 31 of Cistercian studies series Classics of Western spirituality : a library of the great spiritual masters Volume 4 of Classics of Western … on to the next adventure sign

Life of Moses: Gregory, Saint Bishop of Nyssa: 9780281036462: …

WebTHE LIFE OF MOSES is generally considered to be among the most comprehensive and mature presentations of the spiritual teaching of Saint Gregory of Nyssa, the youngest and most brilliant of the three Cappadocian Fathers of the fourth century. Web1.1 Gregory of Nyssa Gregory (ca 335/40-395) was the younger brother of Basil the Great. The brothers were raised in a wealthy and pious milieu in Pontus. Gregory was mainy taught by his brother and by his sister Macrina. He was not educated in any of the formal educational centers, but he read widely, especially Greek literature, philosophy WebGregory of Nyssa (Greek: Ἅγιος Γρηγόριος Νύσσης; Latin: Gregorius Nyssenus; Arabic: غريغوريوس النيصي‎) (c 335 – after 394) was a Christian bishop and saint. He was a younger brother of Basil the Great and a good friend of Gregory Nazianzus. His significance has long been recognized in the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and Roman Catholic … on to the next adventure svg