Poetry as an Alternative to a Learned Theological Explanation? The Holy Trinity through the Lens of the Poetry of St. Gregory of Nazianzus

Gregory of Nazianzus valued the educational influence poetry. He hoped that recipients his poetry would be not only delighted, but also educated and convinced by its attractive form. This is case with problem Holy Trinity as well. A closer study Gregory’s verses, presenting introducing secret Trinity, reveals union impersonal view Theologian profound personal feeling man. proposes a clear definition mutual relation three divine persons, their trinity, presents immense Trinity. In to man, he argues for grace kindness These primarily written common people, young without any experience, people from environment, very often unbelievers, could taken an alternative more thoughtful sophisticated theological sermons. these offers basic truths, while using poetic means expressions make them attractive. It helps him arouse interest listeners or readers, willingness perceive subsequently transformed into better understanding memorization presented truths.