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Basil of Caesarea /
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TextSeries: Foundations of theological exegesis and Christian spiritualityPublication details: Grand Rapids, MI. Baker Academic, ©2014Description: xx, 204 pages ; 23 cmISBN: - 9780801049071 (pbk.)
- 0801049075 (pbk.)
- 270.2092 H642B 23
- BR65.B36 H54 2014
Contents:
Summary: "This introduction to the thought of Basil of Caesarea surveys his theological, spiritual, and monastic writings, showing the importance of his work for contemporary theology and spirituality. It brings together various aspects of Basil's thought into a single whole and explores his uniqueness and creativity as a theologian. The volume engages specialized scholarship on Basil but makes his thought accessible to a wider audience."--From publisher description.
Awakenings : living the gospel at home and in the church -- Man : body and soul, "made" and "molded" -- The two books : creation and scripture -- The Trinity, simply : as we are baptized, so we believe -- The Trinity in controversy : against Eunomius and Eustathius -- Heavenly politeia : the basics of Christian discipleship -- The monastic life : from commandments to community -- Tradition and creativity : theology and asceticism -- Conclusion: Theology and spirituality in the thought of St. Basil.
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| 270.2092 A923C Confessions / | 270.2092 C432A Augustine : a very short introduction / | 270.2092 C775F Festo kivengere: | 270.2092 H642B Basil of Caesarea / | 270.2092 K29G Golden Mouth: | 270.2092 O77Y "You made us for yourself" : creation in St. Augustine's Confessions / | 270.2092 Z43A Augustine, the farmer's boy of Tagaste / |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Awakenings : living the gospel at home and in the church -- Man : body and soul, "made" and "molded" -- The two books : creation and scripture -- The Trinity, simply : as we are baptized, so we believe -- The Trinity in controversy : against Eunomius and Eustathius -- Heavenly politeia : the basics of Christian discipleship -- The monastic life : from commandments to community -- Tradition and creativity : theology and asceticism -- Conclusion: Theology and spirituality in the thought of St. Basil.
"This introduction to the thought of Basil of Caesarea surveys his theological, spiritual, and monastic writings, showing the importance of his work for contemporary theology and spirituality. It brings together various aspects of Basil's thought into a single whole and explores his uniqueness and creativity as a theologian. The volume engages specialized scholarship on Basil but makes his thought accessible to a wider audience."--From publisher description.
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