Select Letters of Saint Gregory Nazianzen
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Author | : Saint Gregory Nazianzen |
Publisher | : Aeterna Press |
Total Pages | : 114 |
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Book Synopsis Select Letters of Saint Gregory Nazianzen by : Saint Gregory Nazianzen
Book excerpt: I have failed, I confess, to keep my promise. I had engaged even at Athens, at the time of our friendship and intimate connection there (for I can find no better word for it), to join you in a life of philosophy. But I failed to keep my promise, not of my own will, but because one law prevailed against another; I mean the law which bids us honour our parents overpowered the law of our friendship and intercourse. Yet I will not fail you altogether, if you will accept this offer.....