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Gregory of Nyssa and the Grasp of Faith

Union, Knowledge, and Divine Presence

Author: Martin Laird   Series: Oxford Early Christian Studies

Gregory of Nyssa and the Grasp of Faith
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A groundbreaking study of Gregory of Nyssa

In the first in-depth study of Gregory of Nyssa, Martin Laird shows how for Gregory the darkness of faith is what unites the believer with God. While the believer is immersed in the darkness of unknowing, they are also transformed in light. Laird alters the way in which we understand Gregory's mystical theology.

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A groundbreaking study of Gregory of Nyssa

In the first in-depth study of Gregory of Nyssa, Martin Laird shows how for Gregory the darkness of faith is what unites the believer with God. While the believer is immersed in the darkness of unknowing, they are also transformed in light. Laird alters the way in which we understand Gregory's mystical theology.

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The first in-depth study of Gregory of Nyssa, this book shows how for Gregory the darkness of faith is what unites the believer with God. Through this union by faith alone, God yet speaks through the deeds and discourse of the believer. While the believer is immersed in the darkness of unknowing, they are also transformed in light. Laird alters the way in which we understand Gregory's mystical theology.

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Critic Reviews

“'This book is . . . driven by a well-defined argument and develops a scholarly debate about which the author is very knowledgeable.'Morwenna Ludlow, The Journal of Theological Studies”

Review from previous edition an important addition to our knowledge of the subject.'Gerald Brau, ChurchmanThis book is . . . driven by a well-defined argument and develops a scholarly debate about which the author is very knowledgeable.'Morwenna Ludlow, The Journal of Theological Studies

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About the Author

Martin Laird is Assistant Professor of Theology and Religious Studies at Villanova University.

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The first in-depth study of Gregory of Nyssa, this book shows how for Gregory the darkness of faith is what unites the believer with God. Through this union by faith alone, God yet speaks through the deeds and discourse of the believer. While the believer is immersed in the darkness of unknowing, they are also transformed in light. Laird alters the way in which we understand Gregory's mystical theology.

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Publisher
Oxford University Press
Published
9th August 2007
Pages
254
ISBN
9780199229154

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