Basil of Caesarea, Gregory of Nyssa, and the transformation of divine simplicity /

Divine simplicity is the idea that, as the ultimate principle of the universe, God must be a non-composite unity not made up of parts or diverse attributes. Radde-Gallwitz explores how this idea was appropriated by early Christian theologians from non-Christian philosophy with particular reference t...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Radde-Gallwitz, Andrew
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2009.
Colección:Oxford early Christian studies.
Temas:
Basil, > Saint, Bishop of Caesarea, > approximately 329-379.
Gregory, > of Nyssa, Saint, > approximately 335-approximately 394.
Basil, > Saint, Bishop of Caesarea, > approximately 329-379
Gregory, > of Nyssa, Saint, > approximately 335-approximately 394
God > Simplicity.
Dieu > Simplicité.
RELIGION > Christian Theology > General.
God > Simplicity
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Simplicity and the problem of contradiction : Ptolemy and the legacy of Marcion
  • From science to silence : Clement of Alexandria and Origen
  • Agen(n)êtos and the identity thesis : Justin, Dionysius of Alexandria, and Athanasius
  • Truly repay the debt : Aetius and Eunomius of Cyzicus Aetius
  • Basil of Caesarea I : on not knowing God's essence (but still knowing God)
  • Basil of Caesarea II : concepts, reality, and reading
  • Therefore be perfect as your Heavenly Father is perfect : Gregory of Nyssa on simplicity and goodness
  • Conclusion : the transformation of divine simplicity.

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