This reflection provides a review of Lenka Karfíková's manuscript on Gregory of Nyssa, submitted for publication to the OIKUMENE publishing house. The reviewer strongly recommends the work, highlighting its uniqueness, wealth of information, and meticulous scholarly preparation within the Czech academic context. Despite the manuscript's high quality and readability, the reviewer identifies significant methodological and philosophical shortcomings. The primary criticism is that the book fails to provoke independent thought and treats Gregory as an object of description rather than a contemporary philosophical presence. The author questions the appropriateness of adhering to a purely metaphorical interpretation and criticizes the reduction of the concept of infinite progress to a mere journey of the soul. Furthermore, the review points out a lack of explanation regarding why Gregory of Nyssa remains relevant for modern study beyond strictly historical or academic interests. While the manuscript is considered a necessary contribution, it is viewed as lacking a meaningful actualization of Gregory's legacy for the modern reader and failing to articulate the broader existential significance of his thought today.