Table of Contents

Introduction
1: Simplicity and the Problem of Contradiction: Ptolemy and the Legacy of Marcion
2: From Science to Silence: Clement of Alexandria and Origen
3: Agen(n)êtos and the Identity Thesis: Justin, Dionysius of Alexandria, and Athanasius, and Athanasius
4: "Truly repay the debt": Aetius and Eunomius of Cyzicus
5: Basil of Caesarea I: On Not Knowing God's Essence (But Still Knowing God)
6: Basil of Caesarea II: Concepts, Reality, and Reading
7: "Therefore be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect": Gregory of Nyssa on Simplicity and Goodness
Conclusion: The Transformation of Divine Simplicity

Reviews

Radde-Gallwitz has produced a book of impeccable historical and philological scholarship, which nevertheless at no point leaves the reader in any doubt that the ultimate objective of the work is squarely in the theological field... highly original
*Johannes Zachhuber, Journal of Theological Studies*