Select Metrical Hymns And Homilies Of Ephraem Syrus (1853)

By Henry Burgess and Ephrem the Syrian

Book Overview

""Select Metrical Hymns and Homilies of Ephraem Syrus"" is a book that was originally published in 1853. It is a collection of religious writings by Ephraem Syrus, a fourth-century Syrian Christian theologian and hymn writer. The book contains a selection of Syrus' metrical hymns and homilies, which are written in Syriac and translated into English. The hymns are poetic expressions of Syrus' faith and devotion to God, while the homilies are sermons that offer guidance and instruction on various aspects of Christian life. The book provides insight into the religious beliefs and practices of early Christianity and offers readers a glimpse into the spiritual life of one of its most influential figures. Overall, ""Select Metrical Hymns and Homilies of Ephraem Syrus"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the development of its theology and liturgy.With An Introduction And Historical And Philological Notes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437235468
• ISBN13: 9781437235463
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"