Gregory of Nyssa - The Life of Moses

Informationen zum Autor The HarperCollins Spiritual Classics series presents short, accessible introductions to the foundational works that shaped Western religious thought and culture. This series seeks to find new readers for these dynamic spiritual voices -- voices that have changed lives throughout the centuries and still can today. Klappentext St. Gregory of Nyssa (335-394 CE), who came from an illustrious Christian family of Capadocia, became bishop of the small town of Nyssa in 371 and is known as one of the founders of mystical theology in the Church. In The Life of Moses , one of the most important books in the study of Christian mysticism, Gregory retells the story of Moses's life from the biblical account in Exodus and Numbers and then refers back to these stories as the basis for profound spiritual lessons. The ultimate goal of Gregory's spirituality is to strive for infinite progress in the never-completed journey to God. His exhortations to lead a life of virtue will inspire all who hope to increase their knowledge and love of God. Zusammenfassung St. Gregory of Nyssa (335-394 CE)! who came from an illustrious Christian family of Capadocia! became bishop of the small town of Nyssa in 371 and is known as one of the founders of mystical theology in the Church. In The Life of Moses ! one of the most important books in the study of Christian mysticism! Gregory retells the story of Moses's life from the biblical account in Exodus and Numbers and then refers back to these stories as the basis for profound spiritual lessons. The ultimate goal of Gregory's spirituality is to strive for infinite progress in the never-completed journey to God. His exhortations to lead a life of virtue will inspire all who hope to increase their knowledge and love of God.

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The HarperCollins Spiritual Classics series presents short, accessible introductions to the foundational works that shaped Western religious thought and culture. This series seeks to find new readers for these dynamic spiritual voices -- voices that have changed lives throughout the centuries and still can today.

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• Autoren: of Nyssa Gregory, Gregory of Nyssa, Emilie Griffin, Griffin Emilie, HarperCollins Spiritual Classics
• Mitarbeit: Everett Ferguson (Übersetzung), Abraham J. Malherbe (Übersetzung)
• Verlag: Harper Collins Usa
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Taschenbuch
• Erschienen: 28.02.2006
• EAN: 9780060754648
• ISBN: 978-0-06-075464-8
• Seiten: 144
• Abmessung: 135 mm x 203 mm x 8 mm
• Serien: HarperCollins Spiritual Classics; HarperCollins Spiritual Classics
• Themen: Belletristik > Erzählende Literatur > Briefe, Tagebücher; Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik > Religion/Theologie > Christentum; Sachbuch > Philosophie, Religion > Biographien, Autobiographien; Christianity, mysticism, History of Religion, Christian Churches, denominations, groups, Philosophy of religion, Christian life and practice, Personal religious testimony and popular inspirational works, Spirituality and religious experience, Philosophical traditions and schools of thought, Relating to Christian people and groups, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Religious institutions and organizations, East Asian and Indian philosophy, East Asian religions, Religious communities and monasticism, Old Testaments, RELIGION: Biblical Studies / Old Testament / General, RELIGION: Christian Living / Spiritual Growth, RELIGION: Spirituality, RELIGION: Christian Church / History, RELIGION: Christianity / History, PHILOSOPHY: Eastern, RELIGION: Biblical Biography / Old Testament, PHILOSOPHY: History & Surveys / General, RELIGION: Eastern, RELIGION: Christian Church / Growth