Symbols of Church and Kingdom: A Study in Early Syriac Tradition

by Robert Murray

Book Overview

A new edition of the study of Syriac Christianity up to the early fifth century CE: its beliefs and worship; its life and art.

In this classic work, Robert Murray offers the fullest and most vivid picture yet available of the development and character of the culture, illustrating both its original close relationship to Judaism and its remoter background in Mesopotamian civilization. He is interested in the subsequent influence of Syriac...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0567081575
• ISBN13: 9780567081575
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: T&T Clark
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.3"