Delphi Collected Works of Gregory of Nyssa

by Gregory of Nyssa, Delphi Classics (Editor), William Moore (Translator)

A fourth century Byzantine philosopher and theologian, Gregory of Nyssa was the leader of the orthodox party in controversies over the doctrine of the Trinity. First and foremost a scholar, he composed numerous theological, mystical and monastic works in which he balanced Platonic and Christian traditions. Gregory, his elder brother Basil of Caesarea and their friend Gregory of Nazianzus are collectively known as the Cappadocian Fathers. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, offering both English translations and the original Greek texts. This eBook presents Gregory’s collected works, with illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)

* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Gregory's life and works
* Features the collected works of Gregory, in both English translation and the original Greek
* Concise introductions to the author
* Includes William Moore’s translations previously appearing in the Nicene and Post-Nicene Series II, 1885
* Features Moore’s hyperlinked footnotes
* Also includes W. K. Lowther’s scarce 1916 translation of ‘Life of Saint Macrina’
* Excellent formatting of the texts
* Easily locate the sections you want to read with individual contents tables
* Provides a special dual English and Greek text of three major works, allowing readers to compare the sections paragraph by paragraph — ideal for students
* Features two bonus biographies — discover Gregory's ancient world



The Translations
Brief St Gregory of Nyssa (1911)
Against Eunomius
Answer to Eunomius’ Second Book
On the Holy Spirit
On the Holy Trinity, and of the Godhead of the Holy Spirit
On ‘Not Three Gods’
On the Faith
On Virginity
On Infants’ Early Deaths
On Pilgrimages
The Making of Man
On the Soul
The Great Catechism
Funeral Oration on Meletius
On the Baptism of Christ
Letters
Life of Saint Macrina

The Greek Texts
List of Greek Texts

The Dual Texts
Dual Greek and English Texts

The Biographies
The Life and Writings of Gregory of Nyssa (1885) by William Moore
Saint Gregory of Nyssa (1913) by Henri Leclercq

4835 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 25, 2025

About the author

Gregory of Nyssa was a Christian bishop and saint. He was a younger brother of Basil the Great and a good friend of Gregory Nazianzus. His significance has long been recognized in the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and Roman Catholic branches of Christianity.

Gregory along with his brother Basil of Caesarea and Gregory of Nazianzus are known as the Cappadocian Fathers. They attempted to establish Christian philosophy as superior to Greek philosophy.