Human Nature in Gregory of Nyssa: Philosophical Background and Theological Significance

by Johannes Zachhuber

This volume explores Gregory Of Nyssa's concept of human nature. It argues that the frequent use Gregory makes of phusis-terminology is not only a terminological predilection, but rather the key to the philosophical and theological foundations of his thought.
Starting from an overview of the theological landscape in the early 360's the study first demonstrates the meaning and relevance of universal human nature as an analogy for the Trinity...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9004274189
• ISBN13: 9789004274181
• Release Date: May 2014
• Publisher: Brill
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"