Delphi Collected Works of Gregory of Nazianzus (Illustrated)

Book excerpt: Saint Gregory of Nazianzus was a fourth century Church Father, whose defense of the doctrine of the Trinity (God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) made him one of the greatest champions of orthodoxy against Arianism. Following his death, as Gregory’s works circulated throughout the empire, they exacted a large influence on theological thought. In 451 he was designated as ‘Theologian’ by the Council of Chalcedon —a title held by no others, save John the Apostle and Symeon the New Theologian. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Greek texts. This eBook presents Gregory’s collected works, with illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Gregory’s life and works * Features the collected works of Gregory, in both English translation and the original Greek * Concise introduction to the theologian * Includes translations previously appearing in the ‘Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers’, Second Series, 1894 * Excellent formatting of the texts * Easily locate the orations and letters you want to read with individual contents tables * Provides a selection of dual English and Greek texts, allowing readers to compare the sections paragraph by paragraph — ideal for students * Features two bonus biographies — discover Gregory’s ancient world CONTENTS: The Translations Brief Introduction: Gregory of Nazianzus Orations Letters The Greek Texts List of Greek Texts Selected Dual Texts Dual Greek and English Texts The Biographies Gregorius Nazianzenus (1911) by Henry Wace St. Gregory of Nazianzus (1913) by David Oswald Hunter Blair