The Image of God in the Theology of Gregory of Nazianzus

Gabrielle Thomas examines Gregory of Nazianzus' writings to explore his vision of the human person as an image of God, considering themes from Christology, Pneumatology, creation, sin, spiritual warfare, ethics, and theosis. She argues that Nazianzen offers a dynamic and multifaceted account of the image of God with significant implications for Cappadocian studies and contemporary theological anthropology.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 210 pages
Publication date: 16 February 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Gregory of Nazianzus, renowned for his profound insights into Christology and Trinitarian doctrine, presents an unparalleled depiction of the image of God. In her comprehensive analysis, Gabrielle Thomas delves into the writings of Nazianzen, unveiling how he portrays both the essence and the reality of the divine image throughout his extensive corpus. Thomas argues that Nazianzen's vision of the human person as an image of God is most effectively understood when considered in the context of biblical and extra-biblical themes. To demonstrate the scope of his approach, Thomas conducts a thorough analysis of the image of God in the backdrop of Nazianzen's beliefs regarding Christology, Pneumatology, creation, sin, spiritual warfare, ethics, and theosis. When interpreted in this light, Nazianzen presents a dynamic and multifaceted account of the image of God, which holds significant implications for Cappadocian studies and contemporary theological anthropology.

Gregory of Nazianzus, renowned for his profound insights into Christology and Trinitarian doctrine, presents an unparalleled depiction of the image of God. In her comprehensive analysis, Gabrielle Thomas delves into the writings of Nazianzen, unveiling how he portrays both the essence and the reality of the divine image throughout his extensive corpus. Thomas argues that Nazianzen's vision of the human person as an image of God is most effectively understood when considered in the context of biblical and extra-biblical themes. To demonstrate the scope of his approach, Thomas conducts a thorough analysis of the image of God in the backdrop of Nazianzen's beliefs regarding Christology, Pneumatology, creation, sin, spiritual warfare, ethics, and theosis. When interpreted in this light, Nazianzen presents a dynamic and multifaceted account of the image of God, which holds significant implications for Cappadocian studies and contemporary theological anthropology.

Gregory of Nazianzus, renowned for his profound insights into Christology and Trinitarian doctrine, presents an unparalleled depiction of the image of God. In her comprehensive analysis, Gabrielle Thomas delves into the writings of Nazianzen, unveiling how he portrays both the essence and the reality of the divine image throughout his extensive corpus. Thomas argues that Nazianzen's vision of the human person as an image of God is most effectively understood when considered in the context of biblical and extra-biblical themes. To demonstrate the scope of his approach, Thomas conducts a thorough analysis of the image of God in the backdrop of Nazianzen's beliefs regarding Christology, Pneumatology, creation, sin, spiritual warfare, ethics, and theosis. When interpreted in this light, Nazianzen presents a dynamic and multifaceted account of the image of God, which holds significant implications for Cappadocian studies and contemporary theological anthropology.

ISBN-13: 9781108742528