A fourth century Byzantine philosopher and theologian, Gregory of Nyssa was the leader of the orthodox party in controversies over the doctrine of the Trinity. First and foremost a scholar, he composed numerous theological, mystical and monastic works in which he balanced Platonic and Christian traditions. Gregory, his elder brother Basil of Caesarea and their friend Gregory of Nazianzus are collectively known as the Cappadocian Fathers. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, offering both English translations and the original Greek texts. This eBook presents Gregory’s collected works, with illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)

* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Gregory's life and works

* Features the collected works of Gregory, in both English translation and the original Greek

* Concise introductions to the author

* Includes William Moore’s translations previously appearing in the Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers: Series II, 1885

* Features Moore’s hyperlinked footnotes

* Also includes W. K. Lowther’s scarce 1916 translation of ‘Life of Saint Macrina’

* Excellent formatting of the texts

* Easily locate the sections you want to read with individual contents tables

* Provides a special dual English and Greek text of three major works, allowing readers to compare the sections paragraph by paragraph — ideal for students

* Features two bonus biographies — discover Gregory's ancient world

CONTENTS:

The Translations

Brief Introduction: St Gregory of Nyssa (1911)

Against Eunomius

Answer to Eunomius’ Second Book

On the Holy Spirit

On the Holy Trinity, and of the Godhead of the Holy Spirit

On ‘Not Three Gods’

On the Faith

On Virginity

On Infants’ Early Deaths

On Pilgrimages

The Making of Man

On the Soul

The Great Catechism

Funeral Oration on Meletius

On the Baptism of Christ

Letters

Life of Saint Macrina

The Greek Texts

List of Greek Texts

The Dual Texts

Dual Greek and English Texts

The Biographies

The Life and Writings of Gregory of Nyssa (1885) by William Moore

Saint Gregory of Nyssa (1913) by Henri Leclercq