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Gregory of Nyssa

Born

Caesarea, Turkey

Genre

Religion & Spirituality

Influences

Origen of Alexandria, Basil the Great, Gregory Nazianzus

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Gregory of Nyssa was a Christian bishop and saint. He was a younger brother of Basil the Great and a good friend of Gregory Nazianzus. His significance has long been recognized in the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and Roman Catholic branches of Christianity.

Gregory along with his brother Basil of Caesarea and Gregory of Nazianzus are known as the Cappadocian Fathers. They attempted to establish Christian philosophy as superior to Greek philosophy.

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	The Life of Moses by Gregory of Nyssa, Everett Ferguson, Abraham J. Malherbe 4.29 avg rating — 1,259 ratings — published 390 — 17 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	On the Soul and the Resurrection 4.15 avg rating — 449 ratings — published 379 — 19 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Life of Saint Macrina 4.09 avg rating — 410 ratings — published 380 — 15 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Catechetical Discourse: A Handbook for Catechists by Gregory of Nyssa, Ignatius Green (Translator) 4.26 avg rating — 139 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	On the making of man really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 113 ratings — published 365 — 14 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	On The Lord's Prayer and The Beatitudes by Gregory of Nyssa, Thomas C. Lawler (Editor) 4.52 avg rating — 50 ratings — published 1954 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	On the Holy Trinity really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 52 ratings — published 365 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Gregory of Nyssa: Homilies on the Song of Songs 4.46 avg rating — 46 ratings — published 1986 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Saint Gregory of Nyssa Ascetical Works 4.42 avg rating — 45 ratings — published 1967 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	On Not Three Gods 4.36 avg rating — 45 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Quotes by Gregory of Nyssa (?)

“Concepts create idols; only wonder comprehends anything. People kill one another over idols. Wonder makes us fall to our knees.”
― Saint Gregory Of Nyssa

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“Concepts create idols; only wonder understands anything.”
― Gregory of Nyssa

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“Concepts create idols; only wonder grasps anything.”
― Gregory of Nyssa, The Life of Moses

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