by Peter James | Jun 17, 2024 | Gregory of Nyssa
Of the thirty-nine Old Testament books, none is more difficult to interpret than the Song of Songs. It has no obvious religious content, and God’s name never appears in the book. On the surface, it reads like a love poem between a bride and groom, bordering on...
by Peter James | Jun 1, 2023 | Gregory of Nyssa
Slavery was considered standard operating procedure in the ancient world. It was deemed necessary to make the mighty Roman Empire economy go. Gregory of Nyssa (ca. 335-ca. 395) was a rare dissenting voice who railed against slavery in sermons and writings. His...
