Basil the Great, On the Holy Spirit. Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 2, vol. 8 (Schaff and Wace, 1895), public domain.
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- On the Holy Spirit Chapter 1 — The origin of the heretics' close observation of syllables. 4. The petty exactitude of these men about syllables and words is not, as might be supposed, simple and straightforward; nor is the mischief to which it…vatican.va
- On the Holy Spirit Chapter 2 — The systematic discussion of syllables is derived from heathen philosophy. 5. They have, however, been led into this error by their close study of heathen writers, who have respectively applied the terms “of whom”…vatican.va
- On the Holy Spirit Chapter 3 — That there is no distinction in the scriptural use of these syllables. 6. We acknowledge that the word of truth has in many places made use of these expressions; yet we absolutely deny that the freedom of the Spirit…vatican.va
- On the Holy Spirit Chapter 4 — That v: not found “of whom” in the case of the Son and of the Spirit. That “through whom” is said also in the case of the Father, and “of whom” in the case of the Son and of the Spirit. 7. After thus describing the…vatican.va
- On the Holy Spirit Chapter 5 — Issue joined with those who assert that the Son is not with the Father, but after the Father. Also concerning the equal glory. Issue joined with those who assert that the Son is not with the Father, but after the…vatican.va
- On the Holy Spirit Chapter 6 — Against those who assert that it is not proper for “with whom” to be said of the Son, and that the proper phrase is “through whom.”. Against those who assert that it is not proper for “with whom” to be said of the…vatican.va
- On the Holy Spirit Chapter 7 — In how many ways “Throughwhom” is used; and in what sense “with whom” is more suitable. Explanation of how the Son receives a commandment, and how He is sent. 17. When, then, the apostle “thanks God through Jesus…vatican.va
- On the Holy Spirit Chapter 8 — Definitive conceptions about the Spirit which conform to the teaching of the Scriptures. 22. Let us now investigate what are our common conceptions concerning the Spirit, as well those which have been gathered by us…vatican.va
- On the Holy Spirit Chapter 9 — 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. 24. But we must proceed…vatican.va
- On the Holy Spirit Chapter 10 — That they who deny the Spirit are transgressors. 27. “Who hath woe? Who hath sorrow?” For whom is distress and darkness? For whom eternal doom? Is it not for the transgressors? For them that deny the faith? And what…vatican.va
- On the Holy Spirit Chapter 11 — Against those who assert that the baptism in the name of the Father alone is sufficient. 28. Let no one be misled by the fact of the apostle’s frequently omitting the name of the Father and of the Holy Spirit when…vatican.va
- On the Holy Spirit Chapter 12 — Statement of the reason why in the writings of Paul the angels are associated with the Father and the Son. Statement of the reason why in the writings of Paul the angels are associated with the Father and the Son.…vatican.va
- On the Holy Spirit Chapter 13 — Objection that some were baptized unto Moses and believed in him, and an answer to it; with remarks upon types. Objection that some were baptized unto Moses and believed in him, and an answer to it; with remarks upon…vatican.va
- On the Holy Spirit Chapter 14 — Reply to the suggested objection that we are baptized “into water.” Also concerning baptism. Reply to the suggested objection that we are baptized “into water.” Also concerning baptism. 34. What more? Verily, our…vatican.va
- On the Holy Spirit Chapter 15 — That the Holy Spirit is in every conception inseparable from the Father and the Son, alike in the creation of perceptible objects, in the dispensation of human affairs, and in the judgment to come. 37. Let us then…vatican.va
- On the Holy Spirit Chapter 16 — Against those who say that the Holy Ghost is not to be numbered with, but numbered under, the Father and the Son. Wherein moreover there is a summary notice of the faith concerning right sub-numeration. 41. What,…vatican.va
- On the Holy Spirit Chapter 17 — In what manner in the confession of the three hypostases we preserve the pious dogma of the Monarchia. Wherein also is the refutation of them that allege that the Spirit is subnumerated. 44. In delivering the formula…vatican.va
- On the Holy Spirit Chapter 18 — Against those who assert that the Spirit ought not to be glorified. 48. “Be it so,” it is rejoined, “but glory is by no means so absolutely due to the Spirit as to require His exaltation by us in doxologies.” Whence…vatican.va
- On the Holy Spirit Chapter 19 — Against those who maintain that the Spirit is in the rank neither of a servant nor of a master, but in that of the free. Against those who maintain that the Spirit is in the rank neither of a servant nor of a master,…vatican.va
- On the Holy Spirit Chapter 20 — Proof from Scripture that the Spirit is called Lord. 52. But why get an unfair victory for our argument by fighting over these undignified questions, when it is within our power to prove that the excellence of the…vatican.va
- On the Holy Spirit Chapter 21 — Establishment of the natural communion of the Spirit from His being, equally with the Father and the Son, unapproachable in thought. Establishment of the natural communion of the Spirit from His being, equally with…vatican.va
- On the Holy Spirit Chapter 22 — The glorifying of the enumeration of His attributes. 54. Now of the rest of the Powers each is believed to be in a circumscribed place. The angel who stood by Cornelius was not at one and the same moment with Philip;…vatican.va
- On the Holy Spirit Chapter 23 — Proof of the absurdity of the refusal to glorify the Spirit, from the comparison of things glorified in creation. Proof of the absurdity of the refusal to glorify the Spirit, from the comparison of things glorified…vatican.va
- On the Holy Spirit Chapter 24 — That Scripture uses the words “in” or “by,” ἐν, cf. note on p. 3, in place of “with.” Wherein also it is proved that the word “and” has the same force as “with.” 58. It is, however, asked by our opponents, how it is…vatican.va
- On the Holy Spirit Chapter 25 — That the word “in,” in as many senses as it bears, is understood of the Spirit. 61. Now, short and simple as this utterance is, it appears to me, as I consider it, that its meanings are many and various. For of the…vatican.va
- On the Holy Spirit Chapter 26 — Of the origin of the word “with,” and what force it has. Also concerning the unwritten laws of the church. Of the origin of the word “with,” and what force it has. Also concerning the unwritten laws of the church.…vatican.va
- On the Holy Spirit Chapter 27 — That our opponents refuse to concede in the case of the Spirit the terms which Scripture uses in the case of men, as reigning together with Christ. 69. But let us see if we can bethink us of any defence of this usage…vatican.va
- On the Holy Spirit Chapter 28 — Enumeration of the illustrious men in the Church who in their writings have used the word “with.”. Enumeration of the illustrious men in the Church who in their writings have used the word “with.” 71. In answer to…vatican.va
- On the Holy Spirit Chapter 29 — Exposition of the present state of the Churches. 76. To what then shall I liken our present condition? It may be compared, I think, to some naval battle which has arisen out of time old quarrels, and is fought by men…vatican.va
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