Platonism and Mystical Theology: The Spiritual Doctrine of St Gregory of Nyssa: The Spiritual Doctrine of St Gregory of Nyssa

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Book

Authors

Daniaelou, Jean

Green, Ignatius

ISBN 10

0881417173

ISBN 13

9780881417173

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Orthodoxy

Description

In this seminal and classic work, Jean Daniélou examines the mystical theology of St Gregory of Nyssa and its relationship to non-Christian, especially Platonic, thought. He strikes a balanced view, asserting that Gregory's vision is fundamentally Christian, though he articulates himself in Platonic terminology and categories. In fact, Nyssen turns many classical Greek notions on their head, and posits a dynamic and inspiring vision of the spiritual life as an infinite pursuit of the infinite God. He articulates a vision of mystical theology that proved foundational for later thinkers and writers

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