St. Basil the Great (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A penetrating portrait of Basil the Great, defender of the Nicene faith, drawn from his life and writings.

This edition presents a careful look at Basil’s education, his monastic ideals, and his role in shaping early Christian practice and governance. It traces the challenges he faced under hostile rulers and the ways his thought addressed baptism, confession, and the priesthood.

Basil’s story unfolds from his family’s strong piety to his studies in Caesarea, Byzantium, and Athens. The book examines how his Greek education and deep religious conviction formed a steadfast commitment to the Nicene Creed, even as the church and empire battled over theology and unity. It also surveys his rules for monasteries, the care of novices, and how laypeople and clergy alike were urged to ground life in Scripture.

• Learn how Basil balanced classical learning with Christian devotion in a turbulent era.
• Explore his views on baptism, confession, and the Eucharist within early church practice.
• See how monastic life was organized, including education, hospitality, and governance.
• Understand Basil’s approach to church leadership, discipline, and Apostolical Succession.

Ideal for readers seeking a scholarly yet accessible entry into Basil the Great, his era, and his lasting impact on Christian thought.

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