The Book of Consolations or The Pastoral Epistles of Mar Isho Yahbh of Kuphlana in Adiabene Part One The Syriac Text

By P.D. Scott-Moncrieff

Book Overview

The Book of Consolations, also known as The Pastoral Epistles of Mar Isho Yahbh of Kuphlana in Adiabene V1, is a book written in Syriac by Isho-yahbh. The book contains pastoral letters that offer comfort and guidance to those who are suffering or in need of spiritual guidance. The letters are written in a compassionate and encouraging tone, with a focus on the love and mercy of God. The Syriac text of the book is included in this edition, making it accessible to those who are proficient in the language. This book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking comfort and guidance in their spiritual journey.1904. The present Volume contains the first part of an Edition of the Pastoral Epistles which were written by Isho-yahbh the Head of the Nestorian Church, between the years 620 and 658 A.D. These Epistles fall readily into three parts: those which were written whilst he was Bishop of Mosul; those which were written after his promotion to be Metropolitan of Arbela and Mosul; and those during the period of about fourteen years in which he was Catholicus or supreme Head of the Nestorian Church. Each group of epistles possesses its own peculiar interest and characteristics, and each may be regarded has having a value sui generis; for this reason they have been published in chronological order.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417949643
• ISBN13: 9781417949649
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"