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Basil the Great Library

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Readings, Map, Introduction, Other Content

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If you are looking for wisdom about reading literature and ways to practice living well from Basil the Great, go to the Basil the Great Gymnasium here.

Readings from Basil the Great

from The Best of Basil the Great on Reading Literature and Education

The following readings come from the Cave's The Best of Basil the Great on Reading Literature and Education. Enjoy!

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For an Introduction to Basil the Great, go below or here. For a map, go here.

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Besides those that appear below, additional chapters from The Best of Basil the Great are:

2. This Life and the Next—What Is and Is Not Valuable, and How to Train; 3. Christian and Non-Christian Writings—Like a Tree, Its Fruit and Leaves; 10. Gathering Supplies for the Journey—The Time to Act is Now.

Reading 1

The Goal

How to Benefit from Ancient Literature
Reading 4

How to Engage with Literature

Seeking What Is Useful, Like a Bee or Gardener
Reading 5

Poetry

Paying Attention to Virtue in Poetry
Reading 6

The Imporantance of Integrity

Matching Words with Deeds
Reading 7

Outstanding Deeds

Exemplary Models by Which to Live
Reading 8

Keeping in Mind the Final Goal

Train Hard, Taking in What Is Useful
Reading 9

Soul Care

Freeing the Soul from the Body and the Demands of Pleasure

Map Related to Basil the Great

Map 1 - Greece and Asia Minor

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Greece and Asia Minor

Born in Caesarea, Basil was educated in Constantinople and Athens before returning to his homeland in what is today Turkey.​

Introduction & Other Content for Basil the Great

Introductions Parts 1-3, Summary, Value of Greek Literature

The following content comes from the Cave's The Best of Basil the Great on Reading Literature and Education. Enjoy!​​​

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Item 1

Introduction Part 1

Why Should We Care about Basil the Great?
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Introduction Part 2

Basil Facts about Basil the Great
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Introduction Part 3

The Big Themes and Ideas of Basil the Great
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Summary

of Basil's Address
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Item 5

The Value of Greek Literature

among Other Early Church Fathers
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