Life of Moses

Synopsis

An allegorical reading of Moses's life as a model of the soul's endless ascent toward God, embodying Gregory's doctrine of epektasis — infinite progress into the divine mystery.

Life of Moses is a central text in the Christian mystical tradition, offering insight into the spiritual life, the nature of divine union, and the transformation of the soul.

Selected Passages

Concepts create idols; only wonder comprehends anything.

The true vision of the One we seek consists in this: in not seeing.

This truly is the vision of God: never to be satisfied in the desire to see Him.