Ancient Syriac Documents: Relative to the Earliest Establishment of Christianity (Classic Reprint)

Ancient Syriac Documents: Relative to the Earliest Establishment of Christianity (Classic Reprint)

Unearth the earliest Christian voices from Edessa with original Syriac texts and expert translation. This volume gathers Syriac writings related to the dawn of Christianity in Edessa and nearby regions, spanning from soon after the life of Jesus to the early fourth century. It presents discovered texts that were edited, translated, and annotated to illuminate how early Christians lived, worshipped, and faced persecution. A prefatory note explains Cureton’s painstaking work and the project’s scholarly significance for understanding the East’s early Christian history. Original Syriac documents that shed light on early church figures, migrations, and martyrs - Discourses by Mar Jacob and other early Syriac writers, with contemporary historical context - Editorial notes, translations, and a preface that frames the collection’s aims and challenges - Background on the Edessan Christian community and its interactions with imperial authorities Ideal for readers of early Christian history, Syriac language study, and manuscript research who want direct access to primary texts and careful scholarly work.