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Book SynopsisGregory of Nazianzus, a 4th-century bishop of Constantinople, receives relatively little attention from modern Western scholars, yet he is one of the most influential theologians in the history of Christian doctrine. Many modern Christians understand their religious beliefs through ideas originally expounded by Gregory, yet probably would not recognize his name. As an advocate for the conceptual understanding of the Trinity, Gregory set precedents for the way his fellow and future Christians would perceive and worship God. Holding that Jesus was both fully divine and fully human, Gregory added new complexity to Christianitys grasp of the mysterious relationship between the Son and the Father. He also explored the nature of the Holy Spirit by means of scriptural analysis, both in the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament. Gregorys enlightening revelations resonate throughout the varied religious landscape of Christian creed, cult, and code. Christopher A. Beeley examines Gregorys doct
Trade Reviewa scholarly piece of historical theology, setting Gregory's concerns and aims in a detailed context, but also grappling with his complex theology in a way which moves beyond historicism. * Morwenna Ludlow, Scottish Journal of Theology *
Table of ContentsIntroduction: Gregory's Life and Work 1: God and the Theologian 2: Jesus Christ 3: The Holy Spirit 4: The Trinity 5: Pastoral Ministry and the Trinity
