Bridging the Gap: Understanding Knowledge of God in Gregory of Nyssa's Commentary on the Song of Songs

Authors

Nathan Crawford, Indiana Wesleyan University

Abstract

The problem of how one knows God is central to the theological endeavor. This paper seeks to explore how Gregory of Nyssa deals with this problem. I suggest that it is by understanding the role of Christ in the incarnation that Gregory finds knowledge of God possible. The incarnation bridges the gap that exists between God and humanity. And, through bridging this gap, Christ enables a person to have mystical knowledge of God.

DOI

10.7252/Journal.01.2010F.05

Recommended Citation

Crawford, Nathan (2010) "Bridging the Gap: Understanding Knowledge of God in Gregory of Nyssa's Commentary on the Song of Songs," The Asbury Journal: Vol. 65: No. 2, p. 55-67.
Available at: https://place.asburyseminary.edu/asburyjournal/vol65/iss2/6