On the human condition
Basil of Caesarea
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On the human condition
by Basil of Caesarea, Basil, Verna E. F. Harrison
Published
May 31, 2005
Publisher
St. Vladimir's Seminary Press
Pages
126
ISBN-13
9780881412949
ISBN-10
0881412945
Description
"Introduction to major themes in Greek Patristic anthropology: the image of God in the human being, the Fall of humanity, and the cause of evil. Brings together the main writings of St Basil the Great, fourth-century archbishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia, on these subjects. St Basil deftly addresses the questions posed by the human condition with characteristic clarity and sobriety. He formulates a balance between humility grounded in our creation from the earth and confidence based on the dignity of being created according to God's image. In addition to two discourses on the creation of humanity, this volume includes Letter 233 to Amphilochius of Iconium, St Basil's spiritual son -- a succinct and pointed discussion regarding the functions of the human mind, the activity for which God created it, and how it can be used for good, evil, or morally neutral purposes. This letter complements the discussion of emotions in St Basil's Homily against Anger, also included in this volume. Finally, the book includes excerpts from St Basil's fatherly instructions to his ascetic communities, commonly known as the Long Rules or the Great Asceticon."--
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On the human condition was written by Basil of Caesarea, Basil, Verna E. F. Harrison.
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