Ishodad of Merw's Exegesis of the Psalms 119 and 139-147

by C. Leonhard

Ishodad of Merw (9th century), like other East Syrian exegetes, understands himself as an heir of Theodore of Mopsuestia's (died 428) approach to biblical interpretation. The study examines this claim in one of the rare cases where the Syriac translation of Theodore's commentary (on Ps 119 and 139-147) is extant. Ishodad emerges as a competent representative of his scholastic tradition working creatively with his scientific tools. Ishodad's commentary...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9042909609
• ISBN13: 9789042909601
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Peeters
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 9.4"