The Ecumenical Legacy of the Cappadocians

ISBN-13: 9781137513946 / Angielski / Twarda / 2015 / 297 str.

Nicu Dumitrascu

Opis

This volume is significant as it details the Cappadocian legacy upon the three central divisions of Christianity, rather than adopting an approach focused solely upon one confession. Bibliographical and historical studies are interspersed with articles which focus more on theological or philosophical matters, bringing the Cappadocian Fathers to life. For this reason, the volume has a potentially larger readership than similar works, since it can very effectively serve as an introduction to Cappadocian thought for readers who have a background in philosophy/Classics, but who are approaching the Cappadocians for the first time. The volume draws together an international team of scholars, from a variety of academic backgrounds (philosophy, theology, Classics). At the same time, as it is composed in English it is readily accessible for an international audience. As a result of its interdisciplinary nature, the volume can be sold to scholars in a range of disciplines, as well as university libraries. It should be mentioned also: Faculties of Theology and History, Dept. of Classics, Sociology and Philosophy, Academic Theological/Religious Associations, Theological Scientific Centers, researchers in the Cappadocian spirituality, Christian Associations, Independent Theological researchers, Christian groups or large communities irrespective of confession, etc.

Recenzje

"This volume edited by Nicu Dumitra cu is a bold endeavour to bring together the theology of Cappadocian Fathers. With its instructive, well-written essays along with its two or three outstanding contributions, the book is worth reading." (Alexandru Szabó, Louvain Studies, Vol. 44 (4), 2017)

Spis treści

 Introduction; Kallistos Ware

The Cappadocians 

1. Creation, Cosmogony and Cappadocian Cosmology; Carl Sean O Brien

2. Some Considerations Regarding the Cappadocian Trinitarian Ontology; Mihai Himcinschi

3.The Cappadocians’ Stress on the Monarchia of the Father in Metropolitan John D. Zizioulas; Krzysztof Lesniewski

4. The atypical friendship of Sts. Basil the Great and Gregory of Nazianzus; Nicu Dumitrașcu

5. “A long way from home”: the travelling man according to St. Basil; Gunar af Hallström

6. Philosophical Arguments and Christian Worship in St. Basil’s Debate with Eunomius; Ovidiu Sferlea

7. The contribution of Saint Basil the Great to combating Pneumatochism; Nicolae Chifăr

8. A canonical approach to the 89th Canon of Saint Basil the Great; Elena Giannakopoulou

9. St. Gregory of Nazianzus on the Love of the Poor (Oration 14); John McGuckin

10. Cappadocian Theology and Byzantine Aesthetics. Gregory Nazianzen on the unity and singularity of Christ; Anne Karahan

11. Gregory of Nazianzus’ Oration 31 on the Holy Spirit; Pablo Argarate

12. The Logos who Descends to Me – Saint Gregory of Nazianzus’s Christology; Florin Tomoioagă

13. Gregory of Nyssa’s View of the Church: Status Quaestionis; Jose Villar

14. The Use of the Term perichoresis in the Trinitarian Dogma according to St. Gregory of Nyssa; Marius Telea

15. The Holy Spirit as the “glory” of Christ. Gregory of Nyssa on John 17:22; Miguel Brugarolas

16. Conquering the Promised Land: Gregory of Nyssa shifting Origen’s impact; Victor Yudin 

  

O autorze

 Nicu Dumitraşcu is Professor of Patristics, Mission, and Ecumenism in the Faculty of Orthodox Theology “Episcop Dr. Vasile Coman” in the University of Oradea, Romania. His most recent book is Christian Family and Contemporary Society (2014). His forthcoming publication is Basil: Faith, Mission and Diplomacy in Shaping Christian Doctrine (2016).   

Blurb

 This book brings the Cappadocian Fathers to life and explores their contributions to subsequent Christian thought. Melding together a thematic and individualized approach, the book examines Cappadocian thought in relation to Greek philosophy and the musings of other Christian thinkers of the time. The volume is unique in that it details the Cappadocian legacy upon the three central divisions of Christianity, rather than focusing on one confession. Providing a multifaceted assessment of the spirituality and beliefs of the fourth-century Church, contributors interweave historical studies into their philosophical and theological discussions. The volume draws together an international team of scholars from a variety of academic backgrounds including philosophy, theology, and Classics. The contributors bring their unique perspectives to bear on their analysis of the Cappadocians’ theological contributions. Special attention is given to the Cappadocians’ influence on pneumatology, Christology, and ethics. The Ecumenical Legacy of the Cappadocians sets the Cappodocians’ theoretical views in relief against the political and historical background of their day, enlivening and vivifying the analysis with engaging biographical sketches.