Gregory of Nyssa and the Grasp of Faith
Union, Knowledge, and Divine Presence
Published on 9. August 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
254 pages
978-0-19-922915-4 (ISBN)
Description
The first in-depth study of Gregory of Nyssa, this book shows how for Gregory the darkness of faith is what unites the believer with God. Through this union by faith alone, God yet speaks through the deeds and discourse of the believer. While the believer is immersed in the darkness of unknowing, they are also transformed in light. Laird alters the way in which we understand Gregory's mystical theology.
Reviews / Votes
Gregory, as is now obvious, is highly nuanced theologian of faith and union, darkness and light. Laird's volume reads... well... and is clearly a major advance in the field. * Kyle Strobel, Theology Forum * Laird's superb study belongs in every university and seminary library. * Nonna Verna Harrison, Journal of Early Christian Studies *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
363 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-922915-4 (9780199229154)
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Additional editions
Book
04/2004
Oxford University Press
€235.30
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Person
Martin Laird is Assistant Professor of Theology and Religious Studies at Villanova University.
Content
Introduction ; 1. The exaltation of faith: the state of current research ; 2. The flow of the mind ; 3. The grasp of faith ; 4. The grasp of faith and supranoetic union ; 5. Fountain of presence, breasts of wine: the flow of knowledge in the 'In canticum canticorum' ; 6. Christ speaking himself: the logophatic discourse of Paul and the bride ; 7. The luminous dark revisited ; Conclusion