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A seminal figure in late antique Christianity and Christian orthodoxy, Saint Gregory of Nazianzus published a collection of more than 240 letters. Whereas these letters have often been cast aside as readers turn to his theological orations or autobiographical poetry for insight into his life, thought, and times, Self-Portrait in Three Colors focuses squarely on them, building a provocative case that the finalized collection constitutes not an epistolary archive but an autobiography in epistolary form—a single text composed to secure his status among provincial contemporaries and later generations. Shedding light on late-ancient letter writing, fourth-century Christian intelligentsia, Christianity and classical culture, and the Christianization of Roman society, these letters offer a fascinating and unique view of Gregory’s life, engagement with literary culture, and leadership in the church. As a single unit, this autobiographical epistolary collection proved a powerful tool in Gregory’s attempts to govern the contours of his authorial image as well as his provincial and ecclesiastical legacy.
Cappadocian Fathers --- Gregory, of Nazianzus, Saint --- Criticism and interpretation. --- Cappadocian Fathers. --- Gregory, --- autobiographical epistolary collection. --- autobiography in epistolary form. --- christianity and classical culture. --- christianity. --- christianization of roman society. --- engagement with literary culture. --- fascinating. --- fourth century christian intelligentsia. --- late ancient letter writing. --- leadership in church. --- saint gregory of nazianzus. --- seminal figure in late antique christianity. --- unique. --- view of gregorys life.
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This book brings the Cappadocian Fathers to life and explores their contributions to subsequent Christian thought. Melding together a thematic and individualized approach, the book examines Cappadocian thought in relation to Greek philosophy and the musings of other Christian thinkers of the time. The volume is unique in that it details the Cappadocian legacy upon the three central divisions of Christianity, rather than focusing on one confession. Providing a multifaceted assessment of the spirituality and beliefs of the fourth-century Church, contributors interweave historical studies into their philosophical and theological discussions. The volume draws together an international team of scholars from a variety of academic backgrounds including philosophy, theology, and Classics. The contributors bring their unique perspectives to bear on their analysis of the Cappadocians’ theological contributions. Special attention is given to the Cappadocians’ influence on pneumatology, Christology, and ethics. The Ecumenical Legacy of the Cappadocians sets the Cappodocians’ theoretical views in relief against the political and historical background of their day, enlivening and vivifying the analysis with engaging biographical sketches. .
Cappadocian Fathers. --- Theology, Doctrinal --- 276 =75 GREGORIUS NYSSENUS --- 276 =75 BASILIUS MAGNUS --- Fathers, Cappadocian --- Fathers of the church --- History --- Griekse patrologie--GREGORIUS NYSSENUS --- Griekse patrologie--BASILIUS MAGNUS --- Cappadocian Fathers --- Religion. --- Religions. --- Christianity. --- Orthodox Eastern Church. --- Ecumenical movement. --- Theology. --- Religion --- Religious Studies. --- History of Religion. --- Christian Theology. --- Eastern Orthodoxy. --- Ecumenical Studies. --- Comparative Religion. --- Religious history --- Christian theology --- Theology --- Theology, Christian --- Christianity --- Ecumenical movement --- Ecumenism --- Movement, Ecumenical --- Oecumenical movement --- Christian sects --- Church --- Christian union --- Religions --- Church history --- Comparative religion --- Denominations, Religious --- Religion, Comparative --- Religions, Comparative --- Religious denominations --- World religions --- Civilization --- Gods --- Religion, Primitive --- Atheism --- God --- Irreligion --- History. --- Religion-History. --- Religion—History.
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