The Catechetical Oration of Gregory of Nyssa

Originally published in 1903, this book presents the complete Greek text of Gregory of Nyssa's Oratio Catechetica. The text is consummately edited with detailed textual notes and a long critical introduction. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Gregory of Nyssa, theology and the history of Christianity.

Introduction: 1. On the character, date, genuineness, and literary history of the Oratorio Catechetica; 2. On some points in the teaching of Gregory of Nyssa; 3. History of the text; The Catechetical Oration; Indices: 1. Subjects; 2. Scripture texts; 3. Greek words.