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Book/Printed Material Letters, Essays, and Sermons by Saint Gregory Nazianzus.

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Title

  • Letters, Essays, and Sermons by Saint Gregory Nazianzus.

Summary

  • This 18th-century manuscript is a collection of letters, essays, and sermons by Saint Gregory Nazianzus (died circa 389). The manuscript is thought to be the first Arabic translation from the original Greek and has not yet been edited or published. It is the second volume of a two-volume work. Gregory of Nazianzus, also known as Gregory the Theologian, is recognized as a Father of the Church in both the Eastern and Western traditions. He was born in Cappadocia (eastern Anatolia), where he spent much of his life. He was a classmate of emperors and of Saint Basil the Great. Like Basil, he had a Christian family upbringing, a classical education, and was known for his steadfast defense of orthodox positions on the doctrine of the Trinity and the nature of Christ. The maiamer (essays) in this volume cover theological topics, including the heresies of Apolinarius and Arius; marriage; and reflections on the Hasmonean family. Also included are a message to clergy on Easter, Gregory's farewell address as bishop of Constantinople in 381, a panegyric to his friend and patron Saint Basil, and another to Saint Cyprian. At the end are comments on Gregory's life and achievements. Gregory was much honored for his religious learning and literary talent. This work is part of the Iryan Moftah Collection of Coptic Books and Manuscripts at the American University in Cairo.

Names

  • al-Khawaga, Gibrail Ibrahim Barbari Translator.
  • Albayasy, Issa Palatine Scribe.
  • Gregory, of Nazianzus, Saint, circa 330-circa 389 Author.

Created / Published

  • [place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 1787.

Headings

  • -  Turkey
  • -  330 to 389
  • -  Apollinaris, Bishop of Laodicea, died approximately 390
  • -  Arianism
  • -  Basil, Saint, Bishop of Caesarea, approximately 329-379
  • -  Claudianus, Claudius, circa 375-circa 404
  • -  Coptic Church
  • -  Correspondence
  • -  Essays
  • -  Gregory, of Nazianzus, Saint, circa 330-circa 389
  • -  Letters
  • -  Liturgies
  • -  Sermons

Notes

  • -  Title devised, in English, by Library staff.
  • -  Original resource extent: 234 pages ; 24 x 33.5 centimeters.
  • -  Original resource at: The American University in Cairo Rare Books and Special Collections Library.
  • -  Content in Arabic.
  • -  Description based on data extracted from World Digital Library, which may be extracted from partner institutions.

Medium

  • 1 online resource.

Source Collection

  • Iryan Moftah Collection of Coptic Books and Manuscripts

Digital Id

Library of Congress Control Number

  • 2021667293

Online Format

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  • pdf
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Chicago citation style:

Al-Khawaga, Gibrail Ibrahim Barbari Translator, Issa Palatine Scribe Albayasy, and Of Nazianzus Gregory. Letters, Essays, and Sermons by Saint Gregory Nazianzus. [Place of Publication Not Identified: Publisher Not Identified, 1787] Pdf. https://www.loc.gov/item/2021667293/.

APA citation style:

Al-Khawaga, G. I. B. T., Albayasy, I. P. S. & Gregory, O. N. (1787) Letters, Essays, and Sermons by Saint Gregory Nazianzus. [Place of Publication Not Identified: Publisher Not Identified] [Pdf] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2021667293/.

MLA citation style:

Al-Khawaga, Gibrail Ibrahim Barbari Translator, Issa Palatine Scribe Albayasy, and Of Nazianzus Gregory. Letters, Essays, and Sermons by Saint Gregory Nazianzus. [Place of Publication Not Identified: Publisher Not Identified, 1787] Pdf. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <www.loc.gov/item/2021667293/>.