Gregory of Nyssa: The Life of Moses
by Gregory of Nyssa
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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 show more 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. show lessTags
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Brilliant exercise in spiritual allegory, as Gregory of Nyssa reads the life of Moses as a typological archetype for the virtuous life.
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- Canonical title
- Gregory of Nyssa: The Life of Moses
- Original publication date
- c. 390
- Quotations
- Scripture is seen to teach that the birth which distresses the tyrant is the beginning of a virtuous life. p. 56
- Original language
- Greek
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- Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction, History, Biography & Memoir
- DDC/MDS
- 222.1 — Religion The Bible Historical books of Old Testament Pentateuch
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- BS580 .M6 .G7313 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion The Bible The Bible Works about the Bible Men, women, and children of the Bible Individual Old Testament characters
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