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The Body and Desire: Gregory of Nyssa’s Ascetical Theology (Volume 4) (Christianity in Late Antiquity)

Raphael A. Cadenhead

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Description:Although the reception of the Eastern Father, Gregory of Nyssa, has varied over the centuries, the past few decades have witnessed a profound awakening of interest in his thought. The Body and Desire sets out to retrieve the full range of Gregory's thinking on the challenges of the ascetic life by examining his evolving attitudes on what we now call gender, sex, and sexuality within the context of his theological commitments. Exploring Gregory's understanding of the importance of bodily and spiritual maturation for the practices of contemplation and virtue, Raphael Cadenhead recovers the vital relevance of this vision of transformation for contemporary ethical discourse.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Body and Desire: Gregory of Nyssa’s Ascetical Theology (Volume 4) (Christianity in Late Antiquity). To get started finding The Body and Desire: Gregory of Nyssa’s Ascetical Theology (Volume 4) (Christianity in Late Antiquity), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Although the reception of the Eastern Father, Gregory of Nyssa, has varied over the centuries, the past few decades have witnessed a profound awakening of interest in his thought. The Body and Desire sets out to retrieve the full range of Gregory's thinking on the challenges of the ascetic life by examining his evolving attitudes on what we now call gender, sex, and sexuality within the context of his theological commitments. Exploring Gregory's understanding of the importance of bodily and spiritual maturation for the practices of contemplation and virtue, Raphael Cadenhead recovers the vital relevance of this vision of transformation for contemporary ethical discourse.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Body and Desire: Gregory of Nyssa’s Ascetical Theology (Volume 4) (Christianity in Late Antiquity). To get started finding The Body and Desire: Gregory of Nyssa’s Ascetical Theology (Volume 4) (Christianity in Late Antiquity), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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