Antiochene theōria in the writings of Theodore of Mopsuestia and Theodoret of Cyrus / Richard J. Perhai.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Perhai, Richard J., author.

Series:

Emerging scholars

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Theodore, Bishop of Mopsuestia, approximately 350-428 or 429--Criticism and interpretation.

Theodoret, Bishop of Cyrrhus--Criticism and interpretation.

Theodoret, Bishop of Cyrrhus.

Theodore, Bishop of Mopsuestia, approximately 350-428 or 429.

Bible--Hermeneutics.

Bible.

Hermeneutics.

Antiochian school.

Criticism and interpretation.

Physical Description:

xv, 549 pages ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Minneapolis, MN : Fortress Press, [2015]

Summary:

Moving from exegesis to theology with the church fathers-Biblical scholars have often contrasted the exegesis of the early church fathers from Syrian Antioch against that of the school of Alexandria. The Antiochenes have often been described as strictly historical-literal exegetes in contrast to the allegorical exegesis of the Alexandrians. Patristic scholars now challenge those stereotypes, some even arguing that few differences existed between the two groups. In this work, Richard J. Perhai agrees that both schools were concerned with a literal and spiritual reading but uncovers rich distinctives in their approach that apply deeply to modern interpretive questions. Book jacket.

Contents:

1 Introduction: Why Study Antiochene Theoria? 1

2 Theoria in Theodore's and Theodoret's Commentaries 33

3 Research on Antiochene Theoria since 1991 113

4 Issues and Insights Surrounding Antiochene Theoria 205

5 Theoria and Theological Interpretation of Scripture 331

6 Conclusion: Relevance for Modern Theological Exegesis 409.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 459-512) and indexes.

ISBN:

1451488009

9781451488005

OCLC:

889524319