Comparative analysis of the concept of "spiritual marriage" by Plato and Gregory of Nyssa
The concepts of «spiritual marriage» (a union of a soul and the Good) by Plato and Gregory of Nyssa have been compared in the article. They are considered to be similar in their mystical and allegorical perception of eros as well as ontological dualism of material and ideal, anthropological extolling of mind and ascetic curb to sensual pleasures. The distinctive features of Gregory of Nyssa's concept are in personalization of the Good, spiritualized axiological status of the personality and the body, new connotations of love.