000			01788 a2200217 4500
010			_a2005005588
013			_d2005
020			_a0881412945
245			_aOn The Human Condition / _b
300			_a126 p. ; _c19 cm.
520			_aIntroduction to major themes in Greek Patristic anthropology-the image of God in the human being, the Fall of humanity, and the cause of evil-and brings together the main writings of St Basil the Great, fourth-century archbishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia, on these subjects. St Basil deftly addresses the questions posed by the human condition with characteristic clarity and sobriety. He formulates a balance between humility grounded in our creation from the earth and confidence based on the dignity of being created according to God's image. In addition to two discourses on the creation of humanity, this volume includes Letter 233 to Amphilochius of Iconium, St Basil's spiritual son-a succinct and pointed discussion regarding the functions of the human mind, the activity for which God created it, and how it can be used for good, evil, or morally neutral purposes. This letter complements the discussion of emotions in St Basil's Homily against Anger, also included in this volume. Finally, the book includes excerpts from St Basil's fatherly instructions to his ascetic communities, commonly known as the Long Rules or the Great Asceticon.
653			_aPatristics علم الآبائيات
700			_aHarrison, Verna E. F.
100			_aSt. Basil of Caesarea القديس باسيليوس الكبير
260			_aUSA _bSt. Vladimir's Seminary Press _c2005.
630			_lEnglish
650			_aTheological anthropology
440			_aPopular Patristics Series _v30
942			_cBK _h281.1 _iH572 _iMGL32
999			_c2822 _d2822
041			_aeng