On the Soul and the Resurrection (c. 380 AD) is Gregory of Nyssa's philosophical dialogue exploring the nature of the soul, death, and resurrection through a deathbed conversation with his sister Macrina the Younger. We have updated this timeless classic into a modern, updated translation that is easy for anyone to read! Modeled after Plato's "Phaedo," this work presents Christian answers to fundamental questions about human nature, immortality, and eschatological hope, demonstrating how biblical revelation fulfills and transcends philosophical inquiry. The dialogue addresses the soul's nature and immortality, the relationship between soul and body, the state of souls after death, and the resurrection's meaning. Macrina, portrayed as the wise teacher despite her approaching death, guides Gregory through arguments establishing the soul's rational, immortal nature while affirming the body's essential role in complete human existence. Gregory argues that true Christian hope centers not on disembodied immortality but on bodily resurrection reuniting soul with transformed, incorruptible body. What distinguishes this work is Gregory's sophisticated integration of Platonic philosophy with biblical theology, correcting philosophical errors while appropriating valid insights. Unlike pure Platonism that views the body as prison from which death liberates the soul, Gregory presents embodiment as integral to human nature, with resurrection restoring rather than transcending bodily existence. His treatment demonstrates how Christian theology both fulfills and transforms classical philosophy. Gregory particularly addresses theodicy and eschatology, exploring how God's justice and mercy operate in judgment, whether purification after death prepares some for final restoration, and how resurrection bodies relate to present physical existence. His speculations about universal restoration (apokatastasis) reflect Origenist influence, though presented tentatively as philosophical exploration rather than dogmatic assertion. This book influenced Christian anthropology and eschatology, providing sophisticated philosophical framework for understanding human nature, death, and resurrection hope. Modern readers find in Gregory's work profound meditation on mortality and resurrection that engages both philosophical reason and biblical revelation, demonstrating early Christian intellectual engagement with classical thought. Author Biography Gregory of Nyssa (c. 335-395 AD) was one of the Cappadocian Fathers whose philosophical sophistication and theological creativity profoundly shaped Christian doctrine. Younger brother of Basil the Great and initially pursuing secular career before ordination, Gregory served as bishop of Nyssa in Cappadocia, where his theological works defended Nicene orthodoxy while developing innovative approaches to Trinitarian theology, Christology, and spiritual life. His writings demonstrate exceptional philosophical ability applied to Christian theology, combining Platonic concepts with biblical revelation. Beyond this dialogue, his works include treatises on the Trinity, extensive biblical exegesis, and mystical writings that influenced later Christian spirituality.