Gregory of Nyssa: On the Human Image of God

The volume will be useful to the patristic scholar,...Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty. * Choice *
The treatise is offered to an interlocutor, Peter, as a gift. In conveying so vividly Gregory's wonder, illuminating groundbreaking textual parallels and relating this difficult treatise in accessible terms, Behr offers readers another. * Times Literary Supplement *
Bringing into attention both an author and a work that are relevant for the contemporary theological space: Gregory of Nyssa, On the Human Image of God, Oxford edition from 2023 realized by John Behr is not only an interesting and necessary book for the Christian space, but also for the contemporary universal culture. * Iuliu-Marius Morariu, Anuario de Historia de la Iglesia *
This edition is recommended as compulsory reading for the contemporary study of On the Human Image. * Sophia Theodoratos, Phronema 39 *
Behr is to be thanked for making this important text available in considerably improved form and for giving important clues for its interpretation. It is to be hoped that scholars will make ample use of this resource. Gregory's treatise is one of the most remarkable products of late ancient Christian anthropology and deserves careful and sustained study. * Johannes Zachhuber, The Thomist *
This volume is highly recommended to patristic scholars and those with a penchant for mystical theological reflection. * Owen Kelly, Southeastern Theological Review *
Behr's edition will undoubtedly renew an interest in Gregory and will become the standard for the understanding of Gregory's work for the contemporary world. It is, in every way, a brilliant landmark edition. * Hemchand Gossai, Society of Biblical Literature *
In both the layout of the Greek and English translation, as well as Behr's insightful introduction to this dense and often confusing treatise, the volume is a much needed contribution to the field of Gregorian studies. * J. Warren Smith, Journal of Early Christian Studies *
This translation, manuscript analysis, critical situation, and philosophical and theological reading of De hom. will afford early Christian scholars an indispensable model for translation work. I hope it will inspire future theological reflection on Gregory of Nyssa's anthropology. I recommend this book to early Christian students and scholars involved in translation work and theological studies. * Shawn J. Wilhite, Religious Studies Review *
Behr's commendable work not only fills a substantial gap, but also proves to be extremely interesting, rich, and careful. It is highly recommended for understanding the background, meaning, structure, and impact of such an important work by Gregory of Nyssa. * Ilaria L.E. Ramelli, Augustiniana *