The Use of the Optative Mood in the Works of St. Gregory of Nyssa

Hoey, George William Patrick

ISBN 10: 1436684803 / ISBN 13: 9781436684804

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Use of the Optative Mood in the Works of St. Gregory of Nyssa
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1436684803
• ISBN 13: 9781436684804
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

""The Use of the Optative Mood in the Works of St. Gregory of Nyssa"" is a scholarly work by George William Patrick Hoey that explores the use of the optative mood in the writings of St. Gregory of Nyssa, a prominent figure in early Christianity. The optative mood is a grammatical construction used to express wishes, hopes, or desires, and Hoey examines how St. Gregory employs this mood in his theological and philosophical works. Through a close analysis of St. Gregory's texts, Hoey sheds light on the nuances and complexities of the optative mood and its significance in St. Gregory's thought. This book is intended for scholars and students of early Christian theology and Greek grammar.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.