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Basil of Caesarea, Gregory of Nyssa, and the transformation of divine simplicity
Divine simplicity is the idea that, as the ultimate principle of the universe, God must be a non-composite unity not made up of parts or diverse attributes. Radde-Gallwitz explores how this idea was appropriated by early Christian theologians from non-Christian philosophy with particular reference to Basil of Caesarea and Gregory of Nyssa.
Simplicity and the problem of contradiction : Ptolemy and the legacy of Marcion -- From science to silence : Clement of Alexandria and Origen -- Agen(n)êtos and the identity thesis : Justin, Dionysius of Alexandria, and Athanasius -- Truly repay the debt : Aetius and Eunomius of Cyzicus Aetius -- Basil of Caesarea I : on not knowing God's essence (but still knowing God) -- Basil of Caesarea II : concepts, reality, and reading -- Therefore be perfect as your Heavenly Father is perfect : Gregory of Nyssa on simplicity and goodness -- Conclusion : the transformation of divine simplicity.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 236-250) and index.
Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2009