Gregory of Nyssa and the concept of divine persons /

Turcescu offers an in-depth analysis of Gregory's writings about the divine persons. Turcescu's work not only contributes to our knowledge of the history of Trinitarian theology but can be helpful to theologians who are dealing with issues in contemporary ethics.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Turcescu, Lucian
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2005.
Series:	American Academy of Religion academy series.
Subjects:	Gregory, > of Nyssa, Saint, > approximately 335-approximately 394. Gregory, > of Nyssa, Saint, > approximately 335-approximately 394 Trinity > History of doctrines > Early church, ca. 30-600. RELIGION > Christian Theology > General. Trinity > History of doctrines > Early church Drie-eenheid. 30-600 Electronic books.
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Table of Contents:

Foreword / Paul J. Fedwick
1. The notion of person in antiquity
2. Philosophical concepts that shaped Gregory of Nyssa's view of the individual
3. The lesser Trinitarian treatises I : to his brother Peter : on the difference between ousia and hypostasis
4. The lesser Trinitarian treatises II : to Eustathius : on the holy trinity, to Ablabius : on not three Gods, and to the Greeks : based on the common notions
5. Against Eunomius and the refutation of the confession of faith of Eunomius
6. On the holy spirit : against the Macedonians.