Selected Writings of Gregory of Nyssa (Annotated)

Selected Works of Saint Gregory of NyssaAnnotated and Translated by William Moore and Henry Austin WilsonThe history of Christian thought is an architecture of towering minds, yet few figures provided the structural depth and mystical warmth of Saint Gregory of Nyssa (c. 335–c. 395 AD). As one of the heroic Cappadocian Fathers, Gregory was the supreme speculative theologian of his era, masterfully forging a synthesis between classical Greek philosophy and divine revelation.Sempiterna Press is proud to present the definitive, single-volume collection of Gregory’s essential writings. Fully annotated to provide vital historical, philosophical, and scriptural context, this curated anthology captures a brilliant mind operating simultaneously as a sharp public apologist, a precise philosopher, and a deeply sensitive spiritual pastor.COMPREHENSIVE TABLE OF CONTENTSI. Dogmatic TreatisesAgainst Eunomius: A towering masterpiece defending the orthodox understanding of the Trinity against Arian and Eunomian heresies.Answer to Eunomius’ Second Book: A highly technical, systematic rebuttal that further secures the co-equality of the Son and the Spirit.On the Holy Spirit: A precise defense of the divinity of the Third Person of the Trinity against those who sought to degrade Him.On the Holy Trinity, and of the Godhead of the Holy Spirit: A concise theological exposition on the unified nature of the Triune God.On “Not Three Gods”: A famous, elegant philosophical defense answering how Christians worship three distinct Persons without polytheism.On the Faith: A brief doctrinal letter outlining the core tenets of orthodox Trinitarian belief for everyday believers.II. Ascetic and Moral WorksOn Virginity: Treats the ascetic life not as a hatred of the physical world, but as a preservation of true spiritual freedom.On Infants’ Early Deaths: A deeply compassionate pastoral treatise grappling with the profound mystery of suffering and the salvation of children.On Pilgrimages: A practical, situational letter offering wise pastoral boundaries regarding travel to holy sites.III. Philosophical WorksOn the Making of Man: A landmark Christian anthropology elevating humanity as the crown of creation and the bridge between the material and spiritual.On the Soul and the Resurrection: A poignant, Plato-style dialogue written at the deathbed of his sister Macrina, exploring immortality and final destiny.IV. Apologetic WorksThe Great Catechism: Gregory’s monumental systematic blueprint of the Christian faith, synthesizing the Incarnation, Sacraments, and Redemption.V. Oratorical WorksFuneral Oration on Meletius: A masterclass in classical rhetoric, turning public grief into a canvas of profound theological hope.On the Baptism of Christ: A vibrant sermon celebrating the spiritual reality, mystery, and practical renewal found in holy baptism.VI. LettersSelected Letters: An intimate look behind the public theologian, revealing a vulnerable bishop wrestling with church politics and deep friendships.The Sempiterna Press StandardThis volume is designed for readers who want to experience the true literary and spiritual weight of the Church Fathers without sacrificing readability. Beautifully bound, rigorously edited, and enhanced by the celebrated translations and notes of William Moore and Henry Austin Wilson, this text is the ultimate centerpiece for any serious library of history, philosophy, or theology. Read more