The Cappadocian Mothers: Deification Exemplified in the Writings of Basil, Gregory, and Gregory
The Cappadocian Fathers had great influence on the church of the fourth century, having brought their passion for Christ and theological expertise to life in their ministry. Their work was not devoid of influence, including that of their immediate family members. Within their writings we uncover the lives of seven women, the Cappadocian Mothers, who may have had more influence on the theology of the church than previously believed. As the Cappadocians wrestle with the Christianization of the concept of deification, we find the women in their lives becoming models for their theological understanding. The lives of the women become points of intersection in the kenosis-theosis parabola. Not only are the Cappadocian Mothers uncovered in the texts, but they become models of an optimistic theology of restoration for all of humanity without constraint of gender.
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The Cappadocian Mothers: Deification Exemplified in the Writings of Basil, Gregory, and Gregory
The Cappadocian Fathers had great influence on the church of the fourth century, having brought their passion for Christ and theological expertise to life in their ministry. Their work was not devoid of influence, including that of their immediate family members. Within their writings we uncover the lives of seven women, the Cappadocian Mothers, who may have had more influence on the theology of the church than previously believed. As the Cappadocians wrestle with the Christianization of the concept of deification, we find the women in their lives becoming models for their theological understanding. The lives of the women become points of intersection in the kenosis-theosis parabola. Not only are the Cappadocian Mothers uncovered in the texts, but they become models of an optimistic theology of restoration for all of humanity without constraint of gender.
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The Cappadocian Mothers: Deification Exemplified in the Writings of Basil, Gregory, and Gregory

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The Cappadocian Mothers: Deification Exemplified in the Writings of Basil, Gregory, and Gregory

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The Cappadocian Fathers had great influence on the church of the fourth century, having brought their passion for Christ and theological expertise to life in their ministry. Their work was not devoid of influence, including that of their immediate family members. Within their writings we uncover the lives of seven women, the Cappadocian Mothers, who may have had more influence on the theology of the church than previously believed. As the Cappadocians wrestle with the Christianization of the concept of deification, we find the women in their lives becoming models for their theological understanding. The lives of the women become points of intersection in the kenosis-theosis parabola. Not only are the Cappadocian Mothers uncovered in the texts, but they become models of an optimistic theology of restoration for all of humanity without constraint of gender.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781498282420
Publisher: Pickwick Publications
Publication date: 04/20/2017
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 252
File size: 2 MB

About the Author

Carla D. Sunberg is President and Professor of Historical Theology at Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri.
T. A. Noble is Professor of Theology at Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri, and also Senior Research Fellow in Theology at Nazarene Theological College, Manchester, UK. He was recently president of the Wesleyan Theological Society.

Table of Contents

Foreword T. A. Noble vii

Preface xiii

Acknowledgments xv

Abbreviations xvii

1 Introduction 1

2 The Christianization of Deification 22

3 Christocentric Development 47

4 The Development of Monasticism and the Role of Virginity in the Cappadocian Understanding of Theosis 74

5 The Fallen Virgin 96

6 Married Women as the New Eve: Nonna and Gorgonia 112

7 Macrina, the Perfect Virgin Bride 133

8 Practical Implications for Life and Ministry: Macrina the Elder, Emmelia, and Theosebia 155

9 The Mothers Exemplify Deification 185

Bibliography 191

Index of Names 209

Index of Subjects 213

Index of Ancient Documents 225

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