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Saint Basil: The Letters

Saint Basil: The Letters

Deferrari, Roy J.

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Ancient RomeGeneral Christianity

ISBN10: 1025503740
ISBN13: 9781025503745
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 428
Weight: 1.31
Height: 0.87 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Saint Basil: The Letters offers a profound glimpse into the life and thought of one of the most influential figures in early Christian history. As one of the Cappadocian Fathers, Saint Basil the Great played a pivotal role in the development of Nicene theology and the organization of Eastern monasticism. This collection of correspondence provides an invaluable primary source for understanding the theological, social, and political landscape of the fourth century.

Through these letters, readers encounter Basil not only as a formidable theologian and bishop but also as a pastor, administrator, and friend. The writings address a wide range of topics, from the defense of the faith against Arianism to practical advice on ascetic living and the management of church affairs. His eloquent style and deep spiritual insight reveal the challenges faced by the early Church during a period of intense doctrinal conflict and transition.

Essential for scholars of patristics, church history, and classical literature, Saint Basil: The Letters remains a foundational work that continues to resonate with those interested in the origins of Christian thought and the enduring legacy of the Greek Fathers.

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