Basil of Caesarea (Foundations of Theological Exegesis and Christian Spirituality)

Basil of Caesarea (Foundations of Theological Exegesis and Christian Spirituality)

Basil of Caesarea (Foundations of Theological Exegesis and Christian Spirituality)

Basil of Caesarea (Foundations of Theological Exegesis and Christian Spirituality)

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Overview

Fourth-century church father Basil of Caesarea was an erudite Scripture commentator, an architect of Trinitarian theology, a founder of monasticism, and a metropolitan bishop. This introduction to Basil's thought surveys his theological, spiritual, and monastic writings, showing the importance of his work for contemporary theology and spirituality. It brings together various aspects of Basil's thought into a single whole and explores his uniqueness and creativity as a theologian. The volume engages specialized scholarship on Basil but makes his thought accessible to a wider audience. It is the third book in a series on the church fathers edited by Hans Boersma and Matthew Levering.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781441245298
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Publication date: 03/18/2014
Series: Foundations of Theological Exegesis and Christian Spirituality
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 224
File size: 2 MB

About the Author

Stephen M. Hildebrand (PhD, Fordham University) is professor of theology and director of the theology graduate program at Franciscan University of Steubenville in Steubenville, Ohio. He is the author of The Trinitarian Theology of Basil of Caesarea and has published a translation of On the Holy Spirit.

Table of Contents

Contents
1. Awakenings: Living the Gospel at Home and in the Church
2. Man: Body and Soul, "Made" and "Molded"
3. The Two Books: Scripture and Creation
4. The Trinity, Simply: As We Are Baptized, So We Believe
5. The Trinity in Controversy: Against Eunomius and Eustathius
6. Heavenly Politeia: The Basics of Christian Discipleship
7. The Monastic Life: From Commandments to Community
8. Tradition and Creativity: Theology and Asceticism
Conclusion: Theology and Spirituality in the Thought of St. Basil
Index
Index of Scripture
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