Human nature in Gregory of Nyssa : philosophical background and theological significance /

Human nature in Gregory of Nyssa : philosophical background and theological significance /

This volume explores Gregory Of Nyssa's concept of human nature. It argues that the frequent use Gregory makes of phusis -terminology is not only a terminological predilection, but rather the key to the philosophical and theological foundations of his thought. Starting from an overview of the t...

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Main Author: Zachhuber, Johannes.

Format: eBook

Language: English

Published: Boston : Brill, 1999.

Series: Vigiliae Christianae, Supplements 46.
Vigiliae Christianae Supplements Online, ISBN: 9789004308961.

Subjects:

Gregory, > of Nyssa, Saint, > approximately 335-approximately 394 > Contributions in Christian doctrine of man.
Theological anthropology > Christianity > History of doctrines > Early church, ca. 30-600.

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Call Number: BT701.2 .Z27 1999

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Table of Contents:
  • Preliminary Material
  • Introduction
  • Introduction
  • 1. Homoousios and the Analogy of Human Nature in the 350s and Early 360s
  • 2. The Cappadocian Teaching
  • 3. Human Nature and the Theological Requirements of Salvation History
  • 4. Gregory's Teaching on Creation and Fall of Humanity
  • 5. Human Nature in Gregory's Soteriology and Eschatology
  • Conclusion
  • Bibliography
  • Index of Biblical References
  • Index of Ancient Authors
  • Index of Modern Authors
  • General Index.