Platonism and mystical theology: the spiritual doctrine of St Gregory of Nyssa

"In this seminal and classic work, Jean Daniélou examines the mystical theology of St Gregory of Nyssa and its relationship to non-Christian, especially Platonic, thought. He strikes a balanced view, asserting that Gregory's vision is fundamentally Christian, though he articulates himself...

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1. Verfasser: Daniélou, Jean 1905-1974 (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Green, Ignatius (HerausgeberIn), Gythiel, Anthony P. (ÜbersetzerIn), Donley, Michael 1940- (ÜbersetzerIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
French
Veröffentlicht: Yonkers, New York St Vladimir's Seminary Press 2022
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Zusammenfassung:"In this seminal and classic work, Jean Daniélou examines the mystical theology of St Gregory of Nyssa and its relationship to non-Christian, especially Platonic, thought. He strikes a balanced view, asserting that Gregory's vision is fundamentally Christian, though he articulates himself in Platonic terminology and categories. In fact, Nyssen turns many classical Greek notions on their head, and posits a dynamic and inspiring vision of the spiritual life as an infinite pursuit of the infinite God. He articulates a vision of mystical theology that proved foundational for later thinkers and writers"--
Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references (pages 375-387) and indexes
Beschreibung:xxviii, 415 Seiten 23 cm
ISBN:9780881417173

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