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Basil of Caesarea

Basil of Caesarea (c. 330–379 CE) was a foundational figure in early Christian theology and philosophy, known for integrating Hellenic classical thought with Christian doctrine. His major works include On the Hexaemeron , a series of homilies interpreting the Genesis creation account through Platonic and Aristotelian natural philosophy, and On the Holy Spirit , which established the philosophical basis for Trinitarian orthodoxy. As one of the Cappadocian Fathers, his synthesis of Nicene theology with Greek intellectual traditions profoundly shaped medieval and Byzantine philosophy.

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Christian Studies On the Praise of the Solitary Life – Basil of Caesarea Basil of Caesarea

Basil of Caesarea, often called Basil the Great, was bishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia and one of the…

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Ancient History Know Yourself (Γνῶθι σεαυτόν) – Basil of Caesarea Basil of Caesarea

Basil of Caesarea, also called Basil the Great, was bishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia and one of the…

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Christian Studies Moral Rules (Ὅροι κατὰ πλάτος) – Basil of Caesarea Basil of Caesarea

The Moral Rules of Basil of Caesarea is a collection of ethical prescriptions arranged topically for the guidance…

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Bible Homilies (Ὁμιλίαι) – Basil of Caesarea Basil of Caesarea

The Homilies of Basil of Caesarea are the surviving corpus of sermons and public addresses delivered by Basil…

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Christian Theology On Baptism (Περὶ βαπτίσματος) – Basil of Caesarea Basil of Caesarea

Kenrick delivered four sermons on baptism in the Cathedral of Bardstown, which he later expanded into the present…

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Bible Commentary on the Prophet Isaiah (Εἰς τὸν προφήτην Ἠσαΐαν) – Basil of Caesarea Basil of Caesarea

The Commentary on the Prophet Isaiah is a Greek prose commentary transmitted among the works of Basil of…

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Christianity On Social Justice – Basil of Caesarea Basil of Caesarea

The book presents a collection of realistic scenarios drawn from the complexities of contemporary schooling, inviting readers to…

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Christian Theology Ascetical Works – Basil of Caesarea Basil of Caesarea

Ascetical Works is the conventional English title for a collected body of writings by Basil of Caesarea, the…

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18th Century On the Human Condition – Basil of Caesarea Basil of Caesarea

On the Human Condition is a modern English-language collection of homilies by Basil of Caesarea, published in the…

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Christian Studies Address to Young Men on Greek Literature (Πρὸς τοὺς νέους, ὅπως ἂν ἐξ Ἑλληνικῶν ὠφελοῖντο λόγων) – Basil of Caesarea Basil of Caesarea

Basil of Caesarea’s Address to Young Men advises Christian youth to read pagan Greek literature selectively, taking what…

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Christian Theology On the Holy Spirit (Περὶ τοῦ Ἁγίου Πνεύματος) – Basil of Caesarea Basil of Caesarea

Basil composed the treatise in the final years of his life, during his episcopate at Caesarea, a period…

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18th Century Homilies on the Hexaemeron (Ὁμιλίαι εἰς τὴν Ἑξαήμερον) – Basil of Caesarea Basil of Caesarea

The Homilies on the Hexaemeron is a series of nine sermons on the account of the creation of…

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Christian Theology On Fasting (Περὶ νηστείας λόγοι) – Basil of Caesarea Basil of Caesarea

Basil of Caesarea delivered homilies on fasting in the context of the liturgical life of the fourth-century Church.

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Christian Theology Liturgy of Saint Basil (Λειτουργία τοῦ Ἁγίου Βασιλείου) – Basil of Caesarea Basil of Caesarea

The Liturgy of Saint Basil is a liturgical formulary for the celebration of the Eucharist traditionally ascribed to…

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Christianity Homily on Anger (Ὁμιλία κατὰ ὀργιζομένων) – Basil of Caesarea Basil of Caesarea

The Homily on Anger is one of the moral homilies of Basil of Caesarea, bishop of Caesarea in…

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