St. Basil of Caesarea: On the Holy Spirit - EP14

In this episode of Deep Wells, we explore the contributions of Basil of Caesarea to Christian theology, particularly his defense of the Holy Spirit's divinity. Born in 330 AD, Basil, along with his friend Gregory of Nazianzus and brother Gregory of Nyssa, known as the Cappadocian Fathers, played a critical role in defining the orthodox view of the Holy Spirit during the tumultuous 4th century. The episode highlights Basil's arguments against heresies that undermined the Holy Spirit's consubstantiality with the Father and the Son, leading to a broader acceptance in key councils, including the Council of Constantinople in 381.