Introductory comment concerning the necessity of examining even the smallest theological questions.
Introductory comment concerning the necessity of examining even the smallest theological questions.
Primary source · patristic
On the Holy Spirit
St. Basil the Great
The origin of the way heretics closely observe the use of prepositions.
The origin of the way heretics closely observe the use of prepositions.
How technical discussion of prepositions originated in pagan philosophy.
How technical discussion of prepositions originated in pagan philosophy.
How "through whom" is also said concerning the Father, and "from whom" for the Son and the Spirit.
How "through whom" is also said concerning the Father, and "from whom" for the Son and the Spirit.
He disputes with those who assert that the Son is not with, but after the Father. A Iso concerning the equal glory of the Father and the Son.
He disputes with those who assert that the Son is not with, but after the Father. A Iso concerning the equal glory of the Father and the Son.
Against those who say that it is not suitable for "with whom" to be used in the Doxology concerning the Son, but that the proper phrase is "through whom."
Against those who say that it is not suitable for "with whom" to be used in the Doxology concerning the Son, but that the proper phrase is "through whom."
The many ways "through whom" is used, and the occasions when "with whom" is more suitable. Explanation of how the Son receives a commandment, and how
The many ways "through whom" is used, and the occasions when "with whom" is more suitable. Explanation of how the Son receives a commandment, and how
Distinctive ideas concerning the Spirit which follow the teachings of Scripture.
Distinctive ideas concerning the Spirit which follow the teachings of Scripture.
Against those who say that it is not right to rank the Holy Spirit with the Father and the Son.
Against those who say that it is not right to rank the Holy Spirit with the Father and the Son.
Those who deny the Spirit are transgressors.
Those who deny the Spirit are transgressors.
Against those who maintain that baptism in the Lord's name alone is sufficient.
Against those who maintain that baptism in the Lord's name alone is sufficient.
Why St. Paul associates the angels with the Father and the Son.
Why St. Paul associates the angels with the Father and the Son.
An answer to the objection that some were baptized into Moses, and believed in him. Also, some remarks concerning typology.
An answer to the objection that some were baptized into Moses, and believed in him. Also, some remarks concerning typology.
Reply to the objection that we are baptized into water. Concerning baptism in general.
Reply to the objection that we are baptized into water. Concerning baptism in general.
The Holy Spirit cannot be separated from the Father and the Son in any way, whether it be in the creation of perceptible objects, the ordering of human affairs, or
The Holy Spirit cannot be separated from the Father and the Son in any way, whether it be in the creation of perceptible objects, the ordering of human affairs, or
Against those who say that the Holy Spirit must not be numbered with the Father and the Son, but under them. A summary of the correct way of numbering them together.
Against those who say that the Holy Spirit must not be numbered with the Father and the Son, but under them. A summary of the correct way of numbering them together.
How belief in three persons upholds the true doctrine of divine unity. Against those who subordinate the Spirit.
How belief in three persons upholds the true doctrine of divine unity. Against those who subordinate the Spirit.
Against those who say that the Spirit should not be glorified.
Against those who say that the Spirit should not be glorified.
Against those who claim that the Spirit should not be ranked as a master or a slave, but as a freeman.
Against those who claim that the Spirit should not be ranked as a master or a slave, but as a freeman.
Scriptural testimony that the Spirit is called Lord.
Scriptural testimony that the Spirit is called Lord.
Like the Father and the Son, the Spirit is incomprehensible, since He partakes of the same nature.
Like the Father and the Son, the Spirit is incomprehensible, since He partakes of the same nature.
The Spirit is glorified through the recounting of His unique wonders.
The Spirit is glorified through the recounting of His unique wonders.
Considering that many created things are glorified proves the absurdity of refusing to glorify the Spirit.
Considering that many created things are glorified proves the absurdity of refusing to glorify the Spirit.
The preposition in or by is used the same way as with; and also has the same force as with.
The preposition in or by is used the same way as with; and also has the same force as with.
There are many ways in may be suitably used in reference to the Spirit.
There are many ways in may be suitably used in reference to the Spirit.
Although Scripture describes men as reigning together with Christ, our opponents wiN not allow this word to be used concerning the Spirit.
Although Scripture describes men as reigning together with Christ, our opponents wiN not allow this word to be used concerning the Spirit.
Enumeration of well-known men in the Church who have used the word with in their writings.
Enumeration of well-known men in the Church who have used the word with in their writings.
Description of the present conditions of the Churches.
Description of the present conditions of the Churches.