Gregory of Nyssa books in order
Bishop of Nyssa
- Born
- 335
- Books
- 13
Gregory of Nyssa has published 8 non-fiction books and 5 other books. The best-known is The Life of Moses.
Updated September 2026
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The Life of Moses
Gregory of Nyssa's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Catechetical Oration of Gregory of Nyssa (1903)
The Catechetical Oration of St. Gregory of Nyssa (1917)
The Life of Moses (1941)
From Glory to Glory (1961)
Ascetical Works (1967)
The Life of Saint Macrina (1987)
On the Soul and the Resurrection (1993)
Treatise on the Inscriptions of the Psalms (1995)
Other books in order
The Lord's Prayer; the Beatitudes (1954)
Ascetical Works [of] Saint Gregory of Nyssa (1967)
Select Writings and Letters of Gregory, Bishop of Nyssa (1979)
Sermons on the Beatitudes (2012)
On the Six Days of Creation (2021)
About Gregory of Nyssa
Gregory of Nyssa, also known as Gregory Nyssen, was an early Christian theologian who served as the bishop of Nyssa from 372 to 376 and from 378 until his death in 394. He is venerated as a saint in Eastern Orthodoxy, the Catholic Church, Oriental Orthodox Churches, Anglicanism, and Lutheranism. Gregory, his elder brother Basil of Caesarea, and their friend Gregory of Nazianzus are collectively known as the Cappadocian Fathers.
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Gregory of Nyssa FAQ
- How many books has Gregory of Nyssa written?
- Gregory of Nyssa has published 8 non-fiction books and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Gregory of Nyssa's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Life of Moses.
- What is Gregory of Nyssa's most famous book?
- The Life of Moses is Gregory of Nyssa's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.