The Practical Christology of Philoxenos of Mabbug

In this book Michelson challenges those who would divide Philoxenos’ ‘theological legacy … into two opposing (and non-overlapping) poles: virulent polemicist and ecumenically accessible ascetic teacher’ (p. 208). He presents instead a portrait of a passionate and single-minded theologian. It is a timely and intriguing glimpse not only into an earlier time and another place, but also into a significant theological formulation worthy of consideration today. * Kathleen E. McVey, Scottish Journal of Theology *This book is a coherent exposition of Philoxenus’ practical theology. It is well conceived and researched, and provides the reader with English translations of many Philoxenian texts, whether by Michelson or other scholars. * Pauline Allen, Hugoye: Journal of Syriac Studies *

David Michelson is Assistant Professor of the History of Christianity at Vanderbilt University. Michelson’s research explores historical sources in Syriac (a dialect of Aramaic) with an interest in how they offer new perspectives on the history of Christianity. Michelson is the general editor of Syriaca.org: The Syriac Reference Portal, an online reference work for the study and preservation of Syriac culture.