Basil of Caesarea (Paperback, New ed)

Basil of Caesarea is thought of most often as an opponent of heresy and a pioneer of monastic life in the eastern church. In this biographical study, however, controversy is no longer seen as the central preoccupation of his life, nor are his ascetic initiatives viewed as separable from his pastoral concern for all Christians. Basil's letters, sermons, and theological treatises, together with the testimonies of his relatives and friends, reveal a man beset by doubt. He demanded loyalty, but gave it also, and made it a central feature of his church. In Rousseau's portrait, Basil's understanding of human nature emerges as his major legacy.

General

Imprint:	University of California Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Transformation of the Classical Heritage, 20
Release date:	February 1998
First published:	1996
Authors:	Philip Rousseau
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	432
Edition:	New ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-520-21381-4
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Early Church Books > Biography > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Early Church Books > Christianity > Early Church
LSN:	0-520-21381-5
Barcode:	9780520213814

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