The Principles of Religion by Rabban Daniel Ibn al-Ḥaṭṭāb: A 13th century synopsis of Syriac Orthodox belief : Critical edition, translation and commentary /
"The most important of all things sought." Thus the Syriac Orthodox monk Rabban Daniel Ibn al-Ḥaṭṭāb describes the subject of The Principles of Religion , written in the 13th century, probably in South-East Anatolia. In this treatise, Rabban Daniel Ibn al-Ḥaṭṭāb systematically explained an...
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Language: English
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Leiden ; Boston :
Brill,
2024.
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Biblical Studies, Ancient Near East and Early Christianity E-Books Online, Collection 2024.
Texts and Studies in Eastern Christianity ;
34.
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Call Number: BS709.4
| Summary: | "The most important of all things sought." Thus the Syriac Orthodox monk Rabban Daniel Ibn al-Ḥaṭṭāb describes the subject of The Principles of Religion , written in the 13th century, probably in South-East Anatolia. In this treatise, Rabban Daniel Ibn al-Ḥaṭṭāb systematically explained and defended fundamental commitments of Syriac Orthodox theology. This volume provides an introduction, a critical edition of the Arabic text, an English translation, and extensive commentary on the influences on The Principles of Religion , particularly from Syriac sources. This editio princeps offers the reader a new window into the literary culture of the Syriac Orthodox Church during the years of the Syriac Renaissance. |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9789004685222 |