Antiochene Theoria In The Writings Of Theodore Of Mopsuestia And Theodoret Of Cyrus

Author : Richard J. Perhai
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 488 pages
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Release : 2015-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781451494327

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Antiochene Theoria in the Writings of Theodore of Mopsuestia and Theodoret of Cyrus by Richard J. Perhai Pdf

Biblical scholars have often contrasted the exegesis of the early church fathers from the eastern region and “school” of 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. This work agrees that both schools were concerned with a literal and spiritual reading. But, it also tries to show, through analysis of Theodore and Theodoret’s exegesis and use of the term theoria, that how they integrated the literal-theological readings often remained quite distinct from the Alexandrians. For the Antiochenes, the term theoria did not mean allegory, but instead stood for a range of perceptions—prophetic, christological, and contemporary. It is in these insights that we find the deep wisdom to help modern readers interpret Scripture theologically.

Author : Richard J. Perhai
Publisher : Augsburg Fortress Publishers
Page : 567 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781451488005

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Antiochene Theoria in the Writings of Theodore of Mopsuestia and Theodoret of Cyrus by Richard J. Perhai Pdf

Biblical scholars have often contrasted the exegesis of the early church fathers from the eastern region and school of 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. This work agrees that both schools were concerned with a literal and spiritual reading. But, it also tries to show, through analysis of Theodore and Theodorets exegesis and use of the term theria, that how they integrated the literal-theological readings often remained quite distinct from the Alexandrians. For the Antiochenes, the term theria did not mean allegory, but instead stood for a range of perceptionsprophetic, christological, and contemporary. It is in these insights that we find the deep wisdom to help modern readers interpret Scripture theologically.

Author : Eugen J. Pentiuc
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 705 pages
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Release : 2022-07-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780190948672

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The Oxford Handbook of the Bible in Orthodox Christianity by Eugen J. Pentiuc Pdf

The Oxford Handbook of the Bible in Orthodox Christianity investigates the various ways in which Orthodox Christian, i.e., Eastern and Oriental, communities, have received, shaped, and interpreted the Christian Bible. The handbook is divided into five parts: Text, Canon, Scripture within Tradition, Toward an Orthodox Hermeneutics, and Looking to the Future. The first part focuses on how the Orthodox Church has never codified the Septuagint or any other textual witnesses as its authoritative text. Textual fluidity and pluriformity, a characteristic of Orthodoxy, is demonstrated by the various ancient and modern Bible translations into Syriac, Coptic, Ethiopian, Armenian among other languages. The second part discusses how, unlike in the Protestant and Roman-Catholic faiths where the canon of the Bible is "closed" and limited to 39 and 46 books, respectively, the Orthodox canon is "open-ended," consisting of 39 canonical books and 10 or more anaginoskomena or "readable" books as additions to Septuagint. The third part shows how, unlike the classical Protestant view of sola scriptura and the Roman Catholic way of placing Scripture and Tradition on par as sources or means of divine revelation, the Orthodox view accords a central role to Scripture within Tradition, with the latter conceived not as a deposit of faith but rather as the Church's life through history. The final two parts survey "traditional" Orthodox hermeneutics consisting mainly of patristic commentaries and liturgical interpretations found in hymnography and iconography, and the ways by which Orthodox biblical scholars balance these traditional hermeneutics with modern historical-critical approaches to the Bible.

Author : Hauna T. Ondrey
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2018-05-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780192559449

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The Minor Prophets as Christian Scripture in the Commentaries of Theodore of Mopsuestia and Cyril of Alexandria by Hauna T. Ondrey Pdf

This work compares the Minor Prophets commentaries of Theodore of Mopsuestia and Cyril of Alexandria, isolating the role each interpreter assigns the Twelve Prophets in their ministry to Old Testament Israel and the texts of the Twelve as Christian scripture. Hauna T. Ondrey argues that Theodore does acknowledge christological prophecies, as distinct from both retrospective accommodation and typology. A careful reading of Cyril's Commentary on the Twelve limits the prospective christological revelation he ascribes to the prophets and reveals the positive role he grants the Mosaic law prior to Christ's advent. Exploring secondly the Christian significance Theodore and Cyril assign to Israel's exile and restoration reveals that Theodore's reading of the Twelve Prophets, while not attempting to be christocentric, is nevertheless self-consciously Christian. Cyril, unsurprisingly, offers a robust Christian reading of the Twelve, yet this too must be expanded by his focus on the church and concern to equip the church through the ethical paideusis provided by the plain sense of the prophetic text. Revised descriptions of each interpreter lead to the claim that a recent tendency to distinguish the Old Testament interpretation of Theodore (negatively) and Cyril (positively) on the basis of their " obscures more than it clarifies and polarizes no less than earlier accounts of Antiochene/Alexandrian exegesis. The conclusion argues against replacing old dichotomies with new and advocates rather for an approach that takes seriously Theodore's positive account of the unity and telos of the divine economy and the full range of Cyril's interpretation.

Author : Stratis Papaioannou
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 785 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199351763

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The Oxford Handbook of Byzantine Literature by Stratis Papaioannou Pdf

In twenty-five chapters by leading scholars, this volume propagates a nuanced understanding of Byzantine "literature", highlighting key problems, and presenting basic research tools for an audience of specialists and non-specialists.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 588 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004347403

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Senses of Scripture, Treasures of Tradition by Anonim Pdf

Senses of Scriptures, Treasures of Tradition, edited by Miriam L Hjälm, provides insights into the Bible and its reception in Arabic among Jews, Samaritans, Christians and Muslims.

Author : David A. Michelson,Associate Professor of the History of Christianity David A Michelson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2023-01-13
Category : Contemplation
ISBN : 9780198836247

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The Library of Paradise by David A. Michelson,Associate Professor of the History of Christianity David A Michelson Pdf

Contemplative reading is a spiritual practice developed by Christian monks in sixth- and seventh-century Mesopotamia. Mystics belonging to the Church of the East pursued a form of contemplation which moved from reading, to meditation, to prayer, to the ecstasy of divine vision. The Library of Paradise tells the story of this Syriac tradition in three phases: its establishment as an ascetic practice, the articulation of its theology, and its maturation and spread. The sixth-century monastic reform of Abraham of Kashkar codified the essential place of reading in East Syrian ascetic life. Once established, the practice of contemplative reading received extensive theological commentary. Abraham's successor Babai the Great drew upon the ascetic system of Evagrius of Pontus to explain the relationship of reading to the monk's pursuit of God. Syriac monastic handbooks of the seventh century built on this Evagrian framework. 'Enanisho' of Adiabene composed an anthology called Paradise that would stand for centuries as essential reading matter for Syriac monks. Dadisho' of Qatar wrote a widely copied commentary on the Paradise. Together, these works circulated as a one-volume library which offered readers a door to "Paradise" through contemplation. The Library of Paradise is the first book-length study of East Syrian contemplative reading. It adapts methodological insights from prior scholarship on reading, including studies on Latin lectio divina. By tracing the origins of East Syrian contemplative reading, this study opens the possibility for future investigation into its legacies, including the tradition's long reception history in Sogdian, Arabic, and Ethiopic monastic libraries.

Author : Istvan Pasztori Kupan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2006-09-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134391769

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Theodoret of Cyrus by Istvan Pasztori Kupan Pdf

The larger part of Theodoret of Cyrus' existant body of work still remains untranslated, and this lack provides a fragmented representation of his thought and has lead to his misrepresentation by ancient, medieval and some modern scholars. Theodoret of Cyrus presents a fresh collection of texts from all periods of his career, including two complete treatises (On the Trinity and On the Incarnation) as well as representative selections from two others (A Cure of Greek Maladies and A Compendium of Heretical Mythification) so far unpublished in English, with a critical introduction concerning his life, legacy and place in the history of Christian doctrine. This book provides the reader with a more balanced picture of Theodoret's often neglected, depreciated and largely inaccessible theological legacy.

Author : Paul Elbert
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2012-09-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725247925

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Journal of Biblical and Pneumatological Research by Paul Elbert Pdf

Journal of Biblical and Pneumatological Research VOLUME FOUR FALL 2012 The Journal of Biblical and Pneumatological Research (JBPR) is a new international peer-reviewed academic serial dedicated to narratively and rhetorically minded exegesis of biblical and related texts. Potential topics include theological and pneumatological interpretation, the role of spiritual experience with authorial, canonical, and contemporary contexts, and the contextual activity of Ruach Yahweh, Ruach Elohim, and various identifications of the Holy Spirit. JBPR hopes to stimulate new thematic and narrative-critical exploration and discovery in both traditional and under-explored areas of research. CONTENTS Editor's Overview of Volume 4 ∙ 1 MARKUS LOCKER--Seeing the Unseeable - Speaking the Unspeakable: From a Kenosis of Exegesis toward a Spiritual Biblical Theology ANDREAS HOECK, S.S.D.--The Johannine Paraclete - Herald of the Eschaton RIKU P. TUPPURAINEN--The Contribution of Socio-Rhetorical Criticism to Spirit-Sensitive Hermeneutics: A Contextual Example - Luke 11:13 LYLE STORY--One Banquet with Many Courses (Luke 14:1-24) PIETER DE VRIES--Ezekiel: Prophet of the Name and Glory of YHWH - The Character of His Book and Several of Its Main Themes MARK SAUCY--How Does the Holy Spirit Change Us? - A Review Essay Review of Elim Hiu, Regulations Concerning Tongues and Prophecy in 1 Corinthians 14.26-40: Relevance beyond the Corinthian Church (M. Fred Haltom) Review of Joseph Peter Becker, Paul's Use of charis in 2 Corinthians 8-9: An Ontology of Grace (Rebecca Skaggs and Thomas Doyle) Review of Manfred Baumert, Naturlich - ubernaturlich: Charismen entdecken und weiterentwickeln [Natural - Supernatural: Discovering and Developing Spiritual Gifts] (Wolfgang Vondey) Review of Norbert Baumert, Sorgen des Seelsorgers: Ubersetzung und Auslegung des ersten Korintherbriefes [Worries of Pastors: Translation and Interpretation of First Corinthians] (Manfred Baumert and Paul Elbert) Review of Gonzalo Haya-Prats, Empowered Believers: The Holy Spirit in the Book of Acts (Martin Mittelstaadt, Lyle Story, and James Shelton)

Author : Aran J. E. Persaud
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2016-07-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781498289610

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Praying the Language of Enmity in the Psalter by Aran J. E. Persaud Pdf

How is it possible to hold a New Testament ethic to love one's enemies and pray for their physical infliction, shame, death, and suffering of family members? And yet, the Psalter, the prayer book of the Church, contains such prayers. In modern times, the Church has adopted a semi-Marcionite attitude towards these troubling texts, excluding whole psalms or parts from liturgies and private use. But as the age of "terror" dawns upon us, we are finding that these texts speak of unchanging realities that perhaps the ancients were abler to understand than moderns. Two great wars and a multitude of ideologies proved in the last century that the intellect cannot prevent these irrational impulses of destruction, and post-modern societies, of the present century, with their multitude of voices really offer no voice to counter moral evil. This study of six psalms with graphic language of enmity seeks to help the reader overcome shallow views of the mystery of evil, cultural blinkers of the use of language, and even personal prejudices. It attempts to recover the complete prayer book of the Church, as it once was, Israel's prayer book.

Author : Fr Andrew Younan
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2009-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780578006154

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The Mesopotamian School & Theodore of Mopsuestia by Fr Andrew Younan Pdf

Two theses are presented in this book. First, that there is an overarching School of Thought in Mesopotamia, consistent in its basic tenets, from ancient times to the late middle ages, and that this Mesopotamian School is fundamentally realistic as opposed to idealistic. Second, that the Christology of Theodore of Mopsuestia, as read as an expression of this School, is orthodox by the Chalcedonian standard. Included in the Appendices are complete translations of Mar Narsai's 16th and 35th Metrical Sermons, on human nature and the Trinity, respectively, as well as of his Dialogue Between the Watcher & Mary.

Author : Theodoret of Cyrus
Publisher : CUA Press
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2010-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780813212067

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Eranistes by Theodoret of Cyrus Pdf

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Author : John Behr
Publisher : Oxford Early Christian Texts
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2011-05-05
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UCLA:L0104099262

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The Case Against Diodore and Theodore by John Behr Pdf

"[E]xtracts from the writings of Diodore and Theodore as cited by their opponents and supporters, in their historical order, from the death of Theodore to his condemnation at the Council of Constantinople in 553"--Page [vii]-viii.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1854
Category : Electronic book
ISBN : OCLC:1065902256

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History of the Church From A.D. 322 to the Death of Theodore of Mopsuestia, A.D. 427 by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 622 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Christian antiquities
ISBN : UOM:39015079788355

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Journal of Early Christian Studies by Anonim Pdf

Focus is on the study of Christianity in the context of late ancient societies and religions from C.E. 100-700.