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The Glory of the Spirit in Gregory of Nyssaâs Adversus Macedonianos
Commentary and Systematic-Theological Synthesis
Series: - Vigiliae Christianae, Supplements, Volume: 163
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In his commentary on Gregory of Nyssaâs Adversus Macedonianos, Piet Hein Hupsch highlights the carefully composed structure of this work and the important connection between its theological, rhetorical and stylistic elements. In his capacity of arbiter fidei, which was bestowed upon him by the Council of Constantinople in 381, Bishop Gregory wrote this circular letter in the form of a counteraccusation against the Pneumatomachi, developing his Trinitarian theology of adoration in which the Spirit occupies a central role.
In a systematic-theological synthesis of this work, Hupsch shows how the Spirit draws baptised human beings and human language into the relatio of the three divine persons, the dynamic circle of divine glory of which the Spirit is the personification.
In a systematic-theological synthesis of this work, Hupsch shows how the Spirit draws baptised human beings and human language into the relatio of the three divine persons, the dynamic circle of divine glory of which the Spirit is the personification.
Piet Hein Hupsch (1949) studied Classics (1973) and Theology (2011) and holds a PhD in Theology (2018, KU Leuven). He was principal of Mendel College, Haarlem (1982-2007), is a member of the Dutch Centre for the Study of Early Christianity and a researcher at KU Leuven.
...If one were to think of a definitive work on Gregory of Nyssaâs Adversus Macedonianos, Piet Hein Hupschâs monograph comes very close. Certainly those who wish to approach this work of the bishop of Nyssa will have to consult this masterly research....In extreme synthesis, this volume, which also includes excellent indexes and a comprehensive bibliography, brings together, as is rarely the case, attention to both text and thought, both analysis and synthesis, and both a diachronic and synchronic approach. For this reason, it can be considered exemplary both in content and form.
Giulio Maspero, Journal of Ancient Christianity, 2022
Giulio Maspero, Journal of Ancient Christianity, 2022
Preface and Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
1 General Introduction
â1âThe Fourth Century
â2âAdversus Macedonianos
â3âGregory of Nyssa
â4âThe Status Quaestionis of the Work: The Issues
â5âPlan
â6âGregoryâs Adversus Macedonianos and Its Context
â7âThe Textual Tradition of Adversus Macedonianos
â8âThe Attribution of Adversus Macedonianos to Gregory of Nyssa
â9âThe Dating of Adversus Macedonianos
â10âWhat Was Gregoryâs Intended Audience? What Was His Purpose? To What Genre Does This Work Belong?
â11âThe Composition of Adversus Macedonianos
â12âThe Core of Adversus Macedonianos
2 Commentary
â1âIntroduction
â2âThe Accusation against Gregory
â3âThe Answer of Gregory: The Introduction
â4âThe First Answer of Gregory
â5âThe Second Answer of Gregory
â6âThe Third Answer of Gregory
â7âThe Fourth Answer of Gregory
â8âThe Conclusion
3 The Holy Spirit Is the Spirit of the Fatherâs Power
â1âThe Knowability of the Spirit
â2âThe Divinity of the Spirit and Humankind
â3âThe Spirit, Like the Father and the Son, Is Deserving of Adoration
4 The Trinitarian Theology of Adoration
â1âHuman Beings Cannot Add Anything to the Honour of the Triune Godhead
â2âGodâs Power Sets People on Their Way to God. Human Beingsâ Free Gratitude Is Their Response
â3âAcknowledgement of the Spiritâs homotimia Is Required for True Adoration
â4âHuman Beings Give God All Possible Honour by Offering Him Their ÏÏοαίÏεÏιÏ
â5âThe True Adoration of God Is Inclusion in the Life of the Triune Godhead
5 From Speaking by God through Speaking about God to Worship of the Triune Godhead
â1âTheo-logia as Speaking by God
â2âTheology as Speaking about God
â3âDoxology as Speaking to God
6 Conclusion: Gregoryâs Theology of the Spirit Casts Light on Contemporary Trinitarian Theology
â1âRediscovering the Spirit
â2âGregory Casts Light on Contemporary Trinitarian Theology
7 Summary
Bibliography
Index
Abbreviations
Part 1 Introduction
1 General Introduction
â1âThe Fourth Century
â2âAdversus Macedonianos
â3âGregory of Nyssa
â4âThe Status Quaestionis of the Work: The Issues
â5âPlan
â6âGregoryâs Adversus Macedonianos and Its Context
â7âThe Textual Tradition of Adversus Macedonianos
â8âThe Attribution of Adversus Macedonianos to Gregory of Nyssa
â9âThe Dating of Adversus Macedonianos
â10âWhat Was Gregoryâs Intended Audience? What Was His Purpose? To What Genre Does This Work Belong?
â11âThe Composition of Adversus Macedonianos
â12âThe Core of Adversus Macedonianos
Part 2 Commentary
2 Commentary
â1âIntroduction
â2âThe Accusation against Gregory
â3âThe Answer of Gregory: The Introduction
â4âThe First Answer of Gregory
â5âThe Second Answer of Gregory
â6âThe Third Answer of Gregory
â7âThe Fourth Answer of Gregory
â8âThe Conclusion
Part 3 Synthesis
3 The Holy Spirit Is the Spirit of the Fatherâs Power
â1âThe Knowability of the Spirit
â2âThe Divinity of the Spirit and Humankind
â3âThe Spirit, Like the Father and the Son, Is Deserving of Adoration
4 The Trinitarian Theology of Adoration
â1âHuman Beings Cannot Add Anything to the Honour of the Triune Godhead
â2âGodâs Power Sets People on Their Way to God. Human Beingsâ Free Gratitude Is Their Response
â3âAcknowledgement of the Spiritâs homotimia Is Required for True Adoration
â4âHuman Beings Give God All Possible Honour by Offering Him Their ÏÏοαίÏεÏιÏ
â5âThe True Adoration of God Is Inclusion in the Life of the Triune Godhead
5 From Speaking by God through Speaking about God to Worship of the Triune Godhead
â1âTheo-logia as Speaking by God
â2âTheology as Speaking about God
â3âDoxology as Speaking to God
6 Conclusion: Gregoryâs Theology of the Spirit Casts Light on Contemporary Trinitarian Theology
â1âRediscovering the Spirit
â2âGregory Casts Light on Contemporary Trinitarian Theology
7 Summary
Bibliography
Index
All interested in the connection between theology and rhetoric, all patristics scholars, systematic theologians, scholars of late Antiquity.