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" The life of Moses / "
Gregory of Nyssa ; foreword by Silas House ; translated by Abraham J. Malherbe and Everett Ferguson.
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BL
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713690
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b535879
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| Uniform Title
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De vita Moysis.English
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| Main Entry
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Gregory,of Nyssa, Saint,approximately 335-approximately 394.
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The life of Moses /\ Gregory of Nyssa ; foreword by Silas House ; translated by Abraham J. Malherbe and Everett Ferguson.
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First edition.
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| Publication Statement
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[San Francisco, Calif.] :: HarperSanFrancisco,, [2006]
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, ©2006
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| Series Statement
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HarperCollins spiritual classics.
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x, 132 pages ;; 21 cm.
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| ISBN
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0060754648
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: 9780060754648
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| Notes
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Translation originally published: Mahwah, NJ, Paulist Press, c1978.
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| Abstract
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"St. Gregory of Nyssa (335-394 CE), who came from an illustrious Christian family of Capadocia, became bishop of the small town of Nyssa in 371 and is known as one of the founders of mystical theology in the Church.
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His exhortations to lead a life of virtue will inspire all who hope to increase their knowledge and love of God."--BOOK JACKET.
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In The Life of Moses, Gregory retells the story of Moses's life from the biblical account in Exodus and Numbers and then refers back to these stories as the basis for profound spiritual lessons. The ultimate goal of Gregory's spirituality is to strive for infinite progress in the never-completed journey to God.
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Moses
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222/.1092
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B
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BR65.G75D4813 2006
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