The Cambridge Edition of Early Christian Writings: Volume 1, God

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The Cambridge Edition of Early Christian Writings provides the definitive anthology of early Christian texts, from c.100 to 650 CE. Its six volumes reflect the cultural, intellectual and linguistic diversity of early Christianity and are organized thematically on the topics of God, practice, Christ, community, reading and creation. The series expands the pool of source material to include not only Greek and Latin writings, but also Syriac and Coptic texts. Additionally, the series rejects a theologically normative view by juxtaposing texts that were important in antiquity but later deemed 'heretical', with orthodox texts. The translations are accompanied by introductions, notes, suggestions for further reading and scriptural indices. The first volume focuses on early Christian writings about God's nature and unity, and the meaning of faith. It will be an invaluable resource for students and academic researchers in early Christian studies, history of Christianity, theology, religious studies and late antique Roman history. Cover Half Title Series page Title page Imprints page Contents Notes on Contributors Acknowledgments Note on the Texts and Translations Series Introduction Introduction PART I: The Emergence of Christian Theology (ca. 150–300) 1 Ptolemy, Letter to Flora Introduction Translation 2 The Gospel of Truth Introduction Translation 3 Irenaeus of Lyons, Against Heresies 1.22.1–1.22.2, 2.28.1–2.28.9, and 4.20.1–4.20.8 Introduction Translation Against Heresies Book 1.22.1–1.22.2 Against Heresies 2.28.1–2.28.9 Against Heresies 4.20.1–4.20.8 4 Tertullian, Against Marcion 1.2–1.5 and 1.22–1.27 Introduction Translation Against Marcion 1.2–1.5 Against Marcion 1.22–1.27 5 Hippolytus, Against Noetus 1–11 and 14–17 Introduction Translation Part I: Refutation of Noetus Part II: The Demonstration of the Truth 6 Origen of Alexandria, On First Principles Preface and 1.1–1.3 Introduction Translation Preface On God On Christ On the Holy Spirit PART II: Creeds and Controversies (300–400) 7 Arius, Letters to Eusebius of Nicomedia and Alexander of Alexandria Introduction Translation Letter to Eusebius of Nicomedia Letter to Alexander of Alexandria 8 Creed of the Council of Nicaea (325) Introduction Translation 9 Eusebius of Caesarea, On Ecclesiastical Theology 2.1–2.7 Introduction Translation 10 Hilary of Poitiers, On the Trinity 8.19–8.26 and 8.41 Introduction Translation 11 Basil of Ancyra, The Synodal Letter of the Council of Ancyra Introduction Translation [The Anathemas of Ancyra] 12 Athanasius of Alexandria, On the Synods at Ariminum and Seleucia Introduction Translation Part I: Refutation Part II: Defense 13 Ephrem, Hymns on the Faith 40, 73–75 Introduction Translation Hymn 40 Hymn 73 Hymn 74 Hymn 75 14 Ephrem, Commentary on the Gospel 1.2–1.8 Introduction Translation Chapter 1 15 Basil of Caesarea, Letters 159 and 236.6 Introduction Translation Letter 159: To Eupaterius and his Daughter Letter 236: To Amphilochius 16 Ambrose of Milan, On the Faith 1 Introduction Translation Dedicatory Epistle to Emperor Gratian Exposition of the Faith On the One God An Exposition of Arian Doctrine The Son of God is Not Unlike the Father On the Eternity of the Son of God The Son of God is Not a Creature The Fathers’ Definition of the Faith An Exposition in which the Unbelief of the Arians is Condemned Conclusion 17 Creed of the Council of Constantinople (381) Introduction Translation 18 Gregory of Nyssa, On the Holy Spirit against the Macedonian Spirit-Fighters Introduction Translation 19 Gregory of Nazianzus, Poems 1.1.1–1.1.3 Introduction Translation Poem 1.1.1: “On First Principles” Poem 1.1.2: “On the Son” Poem 1.1.3: “On the Spirit” 20 Eunomius of Cyzicus, The Confession of Faith Introduction Translation PART III: Doctrinal Inheritance and Philosophical Exploration (400–ca. 570) 21 Augustine of Hippo, Sermon 52 Introduction Translation 22 Cyril of Alexandria, Five Tomes against Nestorius 4.1–4.2 Introduction Translation 23 Pseudo-Dionysius, On the Mystical Theology to Timothy Introduction Translation Chapter 1. What the Divine Darkness Is Chapter 2. The Way One Must in Fact Be United and Offer Hymns to the Cause of All Who Is Beyond All Who Is Beyond All Chapter 3. What the Affirmative Theologies Are and What the Negating Ones Are Chapter 4. That the One who in a Transcendent Manner is Cause of Everything Sense-Perceptible is not a Sense-Perceptible Thing Chapter 5. That the One who in a Transcendent Manner is Cause of Everything Intelligible is Not an Intelligible Thing 24 Boethius, On the Holy Trinity Introduction Translation Boethius to his Lord and Father Symmachus 25 John Philoponus, Fragments on the Trinity Introduction Translation Fragments from John Philoponus, On the Trinity Fragments from John Philoponus, On Theology Fragments from John Philoponus, Against Themistius A Fragment from a Letter of John Philoponus to an Ally Fragments from Other Unidentified Works of John Philoponus Suggestions for Further Reading Scriptural Index