Gregory of Nyssa for Beginners (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798233581069)

Gregory of Nyssa for Beginners: Understanding His Life, Theology, and Role in Church History

In the turbulent fourth century (c. 335-395 AD), Gregory of Nyssa - brother of Basil the Great and brilliant theological mind - helped define what Christians believe about the Trinity, salvation, and the human person.

This accessible study introduces you to a saint whose influence shaped Christianity for sixteen centuries, from his consecration as Bishop of Nyssa in 371 AD through his vindication at the Council of Constantinople in 381 AD.

What You'll Learn:

• How Gregory defended Christ's full divinity against Arian heretics, earning recognition as a "touchstone of orthodoxy"
• The Cappadocian solution to the Trinity-one God in three persons-that became standard doctrine in 381 AD
• His mystical theology of perpetual progress toward God through purification, illumination, and union
• His groundbreaking teaching on body and soul, resurrection, and deification
• His controversial view of universal restoration through God's love
• Practical spiritual wisdom from his homilies on the Beatitudes and Lord's Prayer

Perfect for: theology students, church history enthusiasts, spiritual seekers, and anyone interested in the foundations of Christian faith.

Includes treatment of Gregory's major works: Against Eunomius, On the Making of Man, The Life of Moses, and influential homilies. Complete with chronology, glossary, and bibliography.

Discover why modern theologians called Gregory one of Christianity's greatest minds-and why his insights remain relevant today.