On the human condition

"Introduction to major themes in Greek Patristic anthropology: the image of God in the human being, the Fall of humanity, and the cause of evil. Brings together the main writings of St Basil the Great, fourth-century archbishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia, on these subjects. St Basil deftly addresses the questions posed by the human condition with characteristic clarity and sobriety. He formulates a balance between humility grounded in our creation from the earth and confidence based on the dignity of being created according to God's image. In addition to two discourses on the creation of…