The Influence of Philo’s De Abrahamo on Gregory of Nyssa’s De Vita Moysis
Although Gregory of Nyssa was familiar with the work of Philo of Alexandria and no doubt drew inspiration from him in many ways, the number of Philo’s works Gregory actually knew is still not known. This article explores the possible influence of Philo’s De Abrahamo on Gregory’s later work De vita M...
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doaj-9e93f25c224b43eea63d6df1584206682020-11-25T00:52:15ZcesKarolinum PressActa Universitatis Carolinae Theologica1804-55882336-33982019-03-01829110910.14712/23363398.2018.527785The Influence of Philo’s De Abrahamo on Gregory of Nyssa’s De Vita MoysisMarkéta BendováAlthough Gregory of Nyssa was familiar with the work of Philo of Alexandria and no doubt drew inspiration from him in many ways, the number of Philo’s works Gregory actually knew is still not known. This article explores the possible influence of Philo’s De Abrahamo on Gregory’s later work De vita Moysis, an association that has yet to be examined in sufficient detail. The similarities between both works will be elucidated by means of three themes: first, the manner in which both writings combine the retelling and allegorical interpretation of a biblical text; second, the soul’s insatiable pursuit of the good, by which the soul, in repeatedly reaching its limits, attains a kind of relative perfection, changing as a result; and third, the idea that the best inducement toward leading a good life is based on a desire for friendship with God.http://theologica.cz/index.php/theologica/article/view/276Philo of AlexandriaGregory of NyssaDe AbrahamoDe Vita MoysisPerfectionVirtue |
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The Influence of Philo’s De Abrahamo on Gregory of Nyssa’s De Vita Moysis |
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The Influence of Philo’s De Abrahamo on Gregory of Nyssa’s De Vita Moysis |
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The Influence of Philo’s De Abrahamo on Gregory of Nyssa’s De Vita Moysis |
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The Influence of Philo’s De Abrahamo on Gregory of Nyssa’s De Vita Moysis |
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The Influence of Philo’s De Abrahamo on Gregory of Nyssa’s De Vita Moysis |
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Karolinum Press |
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Acta Universitatis Carolinae Theologica |
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Although Gregory of Nyssa was familiar with the work of Philo of Alexandria and no doubt drew inspiration from him in many ways, the number of Philo’s works Gregory actually knew is still not known. This article explores the possible influence of Philo’s De Abrahamo on Gregory’s later work De vita Moysis, an association that has yet to be examined in sufficient detail. The similarities between both works will be elucidated by means of three themes: first, the manner in which both writings combine the retelling and allegorical interpretation of a biblical text; second, the soul’s insatiable pursuit of the good, by which the soul, in repeatedly reaching its limits, attains a kind of relative perfection, changing as a result; and third, the idea that the best inducement toward leading a good life is based on a desire for friendship with God. |
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