Gregory of Nazianzus
Gregory of Nazianzus
Author(s): John Anthony McGUCKINSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Eastern Orthodoxy
Published by: Editura U. T. Press
Keywords: St. Gregory's place in the history; the education; "sophist" of its age; the philosophical-theological thinking;
Summary/Abstract: The first part of this study presents St. Gregory's place in the history of the fourth century and the role he played during and after the Second Ecumenical Council of Constantinople in 381 After a brief overview of some biographical data, it is pointed out the education acquired which gave him recognition as a "sophist" of its age. The last part of this study presents the philosophical-theological thinking of the great Cappadocian exemplified by texts of his works.
Journal: Studia Universitatis Septentrionis. Theologia Orthodoxa
- Issue Year: II/2010
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 93-110
- Page Count: 18
- Language: English