St Gregory of Nazianzus Poemeta Arcana [Hardcover]

This is the first modern, scholarly edition of the poetry of Gregory of Nazianus, one of the great fathers of the early Christian Church. Accompanied by a translation, introduction, and commentary, the poems are important both for the insights they give into Gregory's theology and for their close link to classical literature and philosophy.

If there was any doubt that early Christian authors were capable of writing good poetry, this book will dispel such a misconception....This is a work of rare learning and understanding. --Religious Studies Review

This erudite commentary is a joy for specialists, to be read slowly and savored. For students it can serve as a valuable reference tool. --Church History

In bringing us these poems, both in the original Greek and in translation, and in providing a commentary produced by a uniquely qualified scholar in St Gregory's poetic work, this edition is a service to patristic scholarship. --St Vladimir's Theological Quarterly