Basil of Caesarea: A Guide to His Life and Doctrine 1606081322, 9781606081327

Synopsis: Studying the early church can feel like entering a maze of bishops, emperors, councils, and arcane controversi

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Basil of Caesarea: A Guide to His Life and Doctrine
1606081322, 9781606081327

Basil of Caesarea is thought of most often as an opponent of heresy and a pioneer of monastic life in the eastern church

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Basil of Caesarea is thought of most often as an opponent of heresy and a pioneer of monastic life in the eastern church

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This introduction surveys the theological, spiritual, and monastic writings of Basil of Caesarea, showing the importance

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From reviews of the first edition: "A compulsively readable account of the life and works of our greatest...writer

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