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Generation (γενεά) in Gregory Nazianzen’s poem On the Son
Generation (γενεά) in Gregory Nazianzen’s poem On the Son

Author(s): Elena-Ene Vasilescu
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Ancient Philosphy
Published by: Центар за хеленске студије

Summary/Abstract: The article examines the nature of the dogmatics found in the poetry written by Gregory of Nazianzus (c. 329-390) through a particular case-study, the poem On the Son. It demonstrates that his lyric composition contains the same doctrine conveyed by the orations authored by him and exposes the manner in which he employs similar terminology in works belonging to both genres. In order to attain its objective my article compares the above-mentioned piece with Orations 29 and 30 that bear the same title.

  • Issue Year: 1/2017
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 169-184
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: English