Gregory of Nyssa
c. 335 – 395 · Cappadocia
Biography
Brother of Basil and youngest Cappadocian Father; a metaphysician and mystical theologian.
“Concepts create idols; only wonder grasps anything.”— Life of Moses 2
Writings
- Against Eunomius
- On the Soul and the Resurrection
- Life of Moses
Influence
Founded classical Christian mystical theology and refined Nicene metaphysics.