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Nonnus of Nisibis, Commentary on the Gospel of Saint John: Translation of the Armenian Text with Introduction and Commentary

By Robert W. Thomson

Book information

Publisher
SBL Press
Year
2014
ISBN
1589839870, 9781589839878
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (2867741 bytes)
Series
Writings from the Islamic World 1
Pages
xlvi+468\516
Topic
Religion
Orientation
yes
Paginated
yes
Scanned
portrait
Time added
2015-11-24 13:03:52
Church History Churches Leadership New Testament B

Description

A new English translation of the first text translated from Arabic to Armenian for research and classroom use Robert W. Thomson translates this ninth-century commentary defending the miaphysite theological position of the Armenian church against the chalcedonian position of the Greek Byzantine church. Nonnus's exegesis of the gospel falls in the context of trends in Eastern Christian biblical exposition, primarily the Syrian tradition. Therefore, Thomson emphasizes the parallels in Syriac commentaries on the book of John, noting also earlier Greek writers whose works were influential in Syria. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the Armenian church and church history. Features: Introductory material on the text's history, manuscript traditions, and theological importance Translation of the Armenian text and commentary Bibliography covering the Armenian, Greek, Syriac, and Arabic texts as well as secondary sources

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