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Commentary on the Gospel of Saint John / Nonnus of Nisibis ; translation of the Armenian text with introduction and commentary by Robert W. Thomson ; cover design by Kathie Klein.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Nonnus, of Nisibis, active 8th century, author.
- Series:
- Society of Biblical Literature : Writings from the Islamic World ; Number 1
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Bible. John--Commentaries--Early works to 1800.
- Bible.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (514 pages).
- Place of Publication:
- Atlanta, Georgia : SBL Press, 2014.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- 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
- Contents:
- Historical background
- Manuscripts and printed edition
- Translation and the Armenian Biblical text
- Parallel texts in Syriac and Greek
- Theological emphasis and technical vocabulary
- Purpose of the commentary and its later influence
- Translation of the Armenian text with commentary.
- Notes:
- Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
- Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 9781589839892
- 1589839897
- 9781589839885
- 1589839889
- OCLC:
- 922968169
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