Cnota pokory w nauczaniu greckich Ojców Kościoła IV wieku

By Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II. Wydawnictwo

Book Description

This scholarly exploration delves into the profound spiritual concept of humility as understood by the great Eastern Church Fathers of the fourth century. Author Mariusz Szram presents a comprehensive examination of how three influential Cappadocian Fathers - Basil the Great, Gregory of Nazianzus, and Gregory of Nyssa - approached this fundamental virtue in their teachings and writings.

Through careful historical-comparative analysis, this work reveals both the shared wisdom and distinctive perspectives these spiritual masters brought to understanding humility's role in Christian moral and ascetic life. The study illuminates how these fourth-century thinkers built upon ancient philosophical foundations while developing uniquely Christian insights into the nature of spiritual humility.

Readers will discover how these Church Fathers, connected by blood, friendship, and common theological vision, each contributed to a rich Eastern conception of humility that would influence centuries of spiritual development. The book's thematic organization allows for both focused study of specific aspects of humility and comparative analysis across different theological approaches.

This monograph offers valuable insights for anyone seeking to understand the historical development of Christian virtue ethics and the timeless wisdom these early spiritual teachers offer for contemporary seekers. The work serves as both academic resource and spiritual guide, revealing how ancient wisdom continues to speak to modern questions of character formation and spiritual growth.