Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture

Edited by Thomas C. Oden

(hardcover)

Product Details

Line: IVP Academic
Length: 29 volumes
Size: 7 x 10 inches
Binding: hardcover

ISBN-10: 0-8308-1470-1
ISBN-13: 978-0-8308-1470-1
IVP Order Code: 1470

Related Subjects

Biblical Studies--General
Church History.
Commentaries--General
Patristics

Author Interview

• Makes accessible early Christian commentary on the books of the Old Testament, New Testament and Apocrypha
• Covers the period from Clement of Rome (second century) to John of Damascus (mid-eighth century)
• Illuminates Scripture in the light of classic and consensual Christian faith
• Informs postcritical Christian reading and exposition of Scripture
• Includes the RSV text
• Renders ancient Greek, Latin, Coptic and Syriac writings in lucid English translation
• Draws on the resources and expertise of an international team of scholars from Protestant, Roman Catholic and Orthodox traditions
• Provides biographical sketches and a timeline of ancient Christian sources
• Contains indexes, bibliographies and keys to original language sources
• Excellent resource for preaching and teaching