JOURNAL ARTICLE

Gregory of Nyssa: On the Human Image of God ed. by John Behr (review).

  • Published In: Journal of Late Antiquity, 2024, v. 17, n. 2. P. 563 1 of 3

  • Database: Humanities Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Cain, Emily R. 3 of 3

Abstract

John Behr's book, "Gregory of Nyssa: On the Human Image of God," provides a modern critical edition and translation of Gregory of Nyssa's important theological text, "De hominis opificio." Behr argues that Gregory's work offers a comprehensive cosmology and anthropology, correcting earlier errors of translation and providing detailed contextual background. The book is structured into three chapters, with Behr's translation of Gregory's text and additional chapters that analyze philosophical and theological connections. Behr's translation strikes a balance between literal and readable, making the text accessible to both novice and advanced scholars, although some interpretive choices may leave readers wanting more explicit explanations. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Late Antiquity. 2024/09, Vol. 17, Issue 2, p563
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:19396716
  • DOI:10.1353/jla.2024.a946861
  • Accession Number:181651870
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