Into the Darkness with Michæl Motia
We ask some further questions. What has Gregory actually read? And who read him? We discuss Gregory’s understanding of language, and its resonances with post-structuralist ideas.
Primary Sources
Homer, Iliad and Odyssey
The Iliad and the Odyssey stand as the foundational works of ancient Greek literature, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of fate and free will. Homer makes the bold claim that mortality, despite its inherent grief, is a state to be chosen over the empty ease of immortality. Through t
Vat.gr.1319
This manuscript challenges the modern separation of classical epic from theological inquiry. It argues that the wrath of Achilles and the death of Hector are central to understanding the nature of virtue and the reality of the soul. Readers will find a rigorous, at times medical, analysis of how hum
Cologny, Fondation Martin Bodmer, Cod. Bodmer 85
Codex Bodmer 85 offers a transformative reading of the Iliad, juxtaposing the raw brutality of the Trojan War with the sophisticated, often esoteric intellectualism of the 12th-century scholar John Tzetzes. By tracking the narrative from Polydamas’s ignored warnings to the desecration of Hector’s co
Homer and Quintus of Smyrna (Cambridge, Corpus Christi College, MS 81)
This manuscript acts as a bridge between the ancient Greek world and the medieval intellectual tradition. It presents the Iliad and the Odyssey with marginal notes that challenge the reader to look beyond the battlefield. You will see how early scholars interpreted the tension between mortal pride a
Homer (Cambridge, Christ's College, MS Rouse 358)
This volume houses the foundational texts of Western literature, tracing the fury of Achilles at Troy and the desperate wandering of Odysseus. It presents a world where divine whims shatter mortal lives and where individual glory often demands an unbearable price. Homer avoids simple morality, choos
Homeric Hymns
These hymns function as both divine invocations and raw narrative portraits of the Olympian gods. They move beyond simple praise to explore how deities negotiate power, commit theft, and suffer loss. August Baumeister’s editorial work captures the tension between the original poetic vision and the c
Homeric Hymns
This text compiles thirty-three hymns dedicated to the gods of the Greek pantheon, moving past the standard epics to show the deities in their formative moments. Albert Gemoll provides a rigorous edition that rejects the excessive editing of past scholars, choosing instead to honor the original manu
Homers Odyssey Books XIII-XXIV
This edition brings the final movement of Homer’s epic to life through careful linguistic and historical analysis. It challenges readers to see Odysseus not merely as a hero, but as an instrument of divine retribution. You will encounter the tension between human agency and the overwhelming influenc
Works of Homer (Vol. 4)
Homer’s fourth volume captures the tension between the cunning of a man and the inevitable will of the gods. It is a story of disguise, endurance, and the brutal necessity of vengeance in a world governed by strict laws of hospitality. The reader watches as a king disguised as a beggar maneuvers thr
Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series 2, Vol. 8 (Basil: Letters and Select Works)
This collection captures the voice of a man who refused to compromise his theology even when facing exile or imperial threats. Basil of Caesarea addresses the nature of the Trinity, the limits of human language, and the daily grind of church administration with sharp wit and absolute conviction. Rea
The Homeric Hymns (Allen & Sikes Critical Edition)
This landmark 1904 critical edition by Allen and Sikes offers a rigorous reconstruction of the Homeric Hymns, presenting them as vibrant 'rhapsodic preludes' that once set the stage for the performance of the Iliad and the Odyssey. Beyond mere translation, the editors make the bold claim that the te
Homer's Iliad (Books I-XII)
This volume presents a critical foundation for the first half of the Trojan War. It cuts through centuries of scholarly debate to place the reader directly in the camp of the disgruntled Achilles. The text forces a confrontation with the brutal reality of leadership, where a king's vanity often dict
Works of Homer (Vol. 5: Hymns, Cycle, Fragments)
Beyond the famous epics lies a world of divine hymns and fragmentary lore that defines the Greek mythological experience. This collection acts as both a primary source for the sacred rituals of the past and a critical map of how those stories survived the centuries. It traces the transition from ora
Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Series 2, Vol. 5 (Gregory of Nyssa)
This volume captures the intellectual rigor of one of the most influential figures in the early Church. Gregory of Nyssa refuses to accept the simplistic logic of Arianism, choosing instead to dismantle his opponents through precise definitions of essence and personhood. He argues that human languag
Homer Iliad I (Books 1-12, Loeb)
The Iliad is far more than a chronicle of the Trojan War; it is a profound exploration of the 'heroic code' and the devastating intersection of human emotion and divine will. This Loeb Classical Library edition presents the first half of Homer’s masterpiece, focusing on the catastrophic rift between