“Basil the Great on Ousia and Hypostasis

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original Greek text
from Letter 236, Epistle 236, Epistle CCXXXVI
an important part of the discussion about the Trinity
Substance and Trinity, persons of the Trinity
An important passage, particularly in the East, for the development in the language used for the Trinity.
Migne Greek Text
Patrologiae Graecae Cursus Completus
Patrologia Graeca

 

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