Basil of Caesarea, the Great, has drawn the admiration of many for
centuries. He was a father of eastern coenobitic monasticism,
though Benedict of Nursia revered him as well; an author of
orthodox Trinitarian theology and eloquent defender of the Spirit;
a model of social virtue and concern for the poor; and an erudite
preacher and able bishop. This book explores Basil's Trinitarian
thought as the meeting place of the worlds within which he lived,
that of ancient Greek culture and learning, and that of Christian
faith lived in the liturgy and expressed in the Scripture. His work
as a bishop, theologian, and preacher was in large part an effort
to make these two worlds one. Basil showed that Christianity had
the strength and power to take to itself whatever was good among
the Greeks, ennobling their culture with the name of Christ and yet
remaining true to itself. He did this not standing outside of Greek
culture, but within it. In spite of his enduring insistence upon
the transcendence and simplicity of God, Basil developed a precise
Trinitarian vocabulary, which he thought effectively refuted two
basic errors in thinking about God: the denial of the divinity of
the Son and the Spirit; and the denial of their true and real
distinction from the Father. He maintained that the right thinking
about God is more than just the right use of words; it is also the
right interpretation of the Word, the Scriptures. This book also,
then, seeks to explain the scriptural foundations of Basil's
Trinitarian theology, which themselves testify to his artful
synthesis of Greek culture and Christian truth. ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Stephen M. Hildebrand is assistant professor of theology at
Franciscan University of Steubenville. PRAISE FOR THE BOOK: "This
book will reward patient readers who take their historical theology
seriously." - Philip Rousseau, Heythrop Journal A] good discussion
of the nature of patristic theology and a solid introduction to
Basil's Trinitarian theology." - Mark DelCogliano, Journal of Early
Christian Studies "Hildebrand is unlike most modern theologians as
he provides both the academy and the Church with a fresh look at
the Trinitarian theology of Basil of Caesarea. . . . This book, a
revision of Hildebrand's doctoral dissertation at Fordham
University, is a clear and concise exposition of the historical,
linguistic, and theological debates that consumed most of the
fourth century." - Cistercian Studies Quarterly "I welcome the
publication of Hildebrand's book. . . . Hildebrand provides a
useful, well-written account of a highly complex topic. . . . With
an extensive acquaintance with primary and secondary sources,
Hildebrand is able to discuss both the merits and the shortcomings
of Basil's theology in a nuanced and well-grounded fashion." -
Pablo Argarate, Theological Studies "Hildebrand does his readers a
service by reconstructing the development of Basil's Trinitarian
terminology and providing the historical context for several of
Basil's works. . . . Hildebrand demonstrates a firm grasp of
current scholarly works while he leads the reader through his own
philosophical, theological, and linguistic analysis of Basil's
works. . . . I would conclude that "The Trinitarian Theology of
Basil of Caesarea: A Synthesis of Greek Thought and Biblical
Truth," can serve as a valuable repository of some of Basil's
Trinitarian theology to be mined. The section regarding Basil's
Greek educational background and scriptural exegesis is especially
useful." - Daniel Stramara, Jr., Logos: A Journal of Eastern
Christian Studies
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