395 C.E.) Gregory of Nyssa (c. 335—c. In The Life of Moses Gregory retells the story of Moses's life taking from the biblical narrative found in Exodus and Numbers and then using these stories to create profound spiritual lessons. 6 likes. A rough chronology of his works is laid out. Gregory's THE LIFE OF MOSES reflects his 'spiritual sense' of the scriprtures. Gregory of Nyssa spent his life in Cappadocia, a region in central Asia Minor. The Life of Moses - by St Gregory of Nyssa quantity ... but face to face.” -Gregory of Nyssa, c.332-395. The background to his debates with Eunomius over the doctrine of the Trinity is explained, along with his role at the Council of Constantinople. Gregory of Nyssa, one of the Greek Cappadocian Fathers,was considered one of the great spiritual leaders of the 4th century. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. The dating and genre of Life of Moses is discussed. This great spiritual master of the fourth century was born as the general persecution of Christians was ending. ― Gregory of Nyssa, The Life of Moses. Basil's training was an antidote to the lessons of the pagan schools, wherein, as we know from a letter of St. Gregory of Nazianzus, Gregory of Nyssa spent some time, very probably in his early youth, for it is certain that while still a youth Gregory exercised the ecclesiastical office of rector. He maintained that the ultimate purpose of the Bible was not its historical teachings but it capacity for elevating the soul to God. This is a short introduction to Gregory of Nyssa, his family, writings, and theological context. The Life of Moses - Kindle edition by of Nyssa, St. Gregory, Publishing, Patristic. One of the Greek Cappadocian Fathers (the other two were Gregory’s brother, St. Gregory of Nyssa’s Life of Moses is central to the conceptualization of a perfect Christian life. He was the most philosophically adept of the three so-called Cappadocians, who included brother Basil the Great and friend Gregory of Nazianzus. tags: church-fathers, philosophy, theology. 7 likes. It is done primarily as a kind of meditation and secondarily as an aide to obtain a fuller Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Life of Moses. St. Gregory of Nyssa, one of the great Cappadocian fathers and bishop of Nyssa is increasingly seen as one of the most brilliant and profound thinkers in the mystical tradition. He was a younger brother of Basil the Great and a good friend of Gregory Nazianzus. His significance has long been recognized in the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and Roman Catholic branches of Christianity. Like “Be not anxious about what you have, but about what you are.” ― St. Gregory the Great tags: inspirational. 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