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On the human condition / St. Basil the Great ; translation and introduction by Nonna Verna Harrison.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Original language: Greek, Ancient (to 1453) Series: St. Vladimir's Seminary Press "popular patristics" seriesPublication details: Crestwood, N.Y. : St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, 2005.Description: 126 p. ; 19 cmISBN:
  • 0881412945 (alk. paper)
  • 9780881412949 (alk. paper)
Uniform titles:
  • Selections. English. 2005
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 233.22 BAS O
LOC classification:
  • BR65.B33 E6 2005
Contents:
Introduction -- First homily: On the origin of humanity, discourse 1, On that which is according to the image -- Second homily: On the origin of humanity, discourse 2: On the human being -- Homily explaining that God is not the cause of evil -- Homily against anger -- Homily on the words "be attentive to yourself" -- Letter 233, to Bishop Amphilochius, who has asked a question -- Long rules, selections.
Summary: 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-and 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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Includes bibliographical references (p. 125-126).

Introduction -- First homily: On the origin of humanity, discourse 1, On that which is according to the image -- Second homily: On the origin of humanity, discourse 2: On the human being -- Homily explaining that God is not the cause of evil -- Homily against anger -- Homily on the words "be attentive to yourself" -- Letter 233, to Bishop Amphilochius, who has asked a question -- Long rules, selections.

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-and 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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