"Ferita d'amore io sono" (Ct. 2,5): la "Vita di Macrina" e le "Omelie sul Cantico dei Cantici" di Gregorio di Nissa
This article analyzes the Life of Macrina by comparing it with the mystical experience of the bride in the Commentary on the Song of Songs, both works written by Gregory of Nyssa. In the Life of Macrina, Gregory adopts the same imagery that he uses to portray the bride in the Commentary on the Song...
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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | Italian |
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Institution
[2016]
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Augustinianum
Year: 2016, Volume: 56, Issue: 1, Pages: 57-83 |
| IxTheo Classification: | CB Christian life; spirituality HB Old Testament KAB Church history 30-500; early Christianity NCF Sexual ethics |
| Further subjects: | B
Bible. Hoheslied 2,5
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| Summary: | This article analyzes the Life of Macrina by comparing it with the mystical experience of the bride in the Commentary on the Song of Songs, both works written by Gregory of Nyssa. In the Life of Macrina, Gregory adopts the same imagery that he uses to portray the bride in the Commentary on the Song of Songs in order to emphasize Macrina’s angelic status and her pure love for God. Although scholars have pointed out the value of virginity in the life of Macrina, another aspect has to be taken into account: her spousal virginity. Since Gregory uses the paradox within theological reflection and a theological context, Macrina's condition as bride of Christ comes to be realized paradoxically through her choice of virginity. Thanks to her spousal virginity, she joins Christ as His bride. Thus, in keeping with the Commentary on the Song of Songs, Macrina is the bride, Christ is the Bridegroom, and the mystical union is reached. |
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| ISSN: | 0004-8011 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Istituto Patristico Augustinianum, Augustinianum
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