St Gregory of Nazianzus: Poemeta Arcana / Edition 1

by Gregory of Nazianus, C. Moreschini, D. A. Sykes, Leofranc Holford-Strevens

Overview

This is the first modern, scholarly edition of the poetry of Gregory of Nazianus, one of the great fathers of the early Christian Church. Accompanied by a translation, introduction, and commentary, the poems are important both for the insights they give into Gregory's theology and for their close link to classical literature and philosophy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198267324
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	03/27/1997
Series:	Oxford Theology and Religion Monographs
Pages:	312
Product dimensions:	8.74(w) x 5.68(h) x 0.92(d)
Lexile:	1240L (what's this?)

About the Author

University of Pisa

Mansfield College, Oxford

Editorial Reviews

"If there was any doubt that early Christian authors were capable of writing good poetry, this book will dispel such a misconception....This is a work of rare learning and understanding."—Religious Studies Review

"This erudite commentary is a joy for specialists, to be read slowly and savored. For students it can serve as a valuable reference tool."—Church History

"In bringing us these poems, both in the original Greek and in translation, and in providing a commentary produced by a uniquely qualified scholar in St Gregory's poetic work, this edition is a service to patristic scholarship."—St Vladimir's Theological Quarterly

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