The Death of Moses according to Gregory of Nyssa (Life of Moses II,305‒321)

Gregory develops three biblical passages which prove Moses’ perfection. (1) The circumstances of death were unusual: there no traces corruption by age on his body and grave does not exist. connects both phenomena with the main theme renewal image God in human, i.e. life accordance virtue. In part work, this process was presented psychic spiritual level. With Moses, one can glimpse consequences for body. non­-existence has a similar meaning as other expressions God’s image: getting rid garment skin, shoes skin or washing off mud. absence is proof success. (2) Another sign perfection that he “God’s friend”. This term comes from an episode during theophany Sinai, basis Gregory’s exposition epectasis central Life Moses. final part, takes up idea about love motive power epectasis. (3) fact Moses did enter Promised Land additional advanced state. Israel come into kind opposition: aims ‘upwards’ to God, Land. What they differ in, however, their aim, but motivation. follows hope reward, while same journey, motivated love.