Tag Archives: patristics

Gregory, On God and Christ

Posted on September 5, 2018 by J. B. Aitken

One critical fault:  The translator opts for “But monotheism we hold in honor” when all other renditions have “But Monarchy is what we hold in honor.” As Gregory is contrasting Christianity with Judaism, a simple monotheism doesn’t make sense. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Review, Church History, theology | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

St Basil: On Social Justice

Posted on April 1, 2017 by J. B. Aitken

The book is a collection of homilies St Basil wrote during the famine that hit Cappadocia.  The book exhibits his sheer rhetorical power.  One almost wept with pity in his homily on those who lend at interest.  One problem, though: … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Review, Fathers | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment