Early Syriac Theology
with special reference to the maronite tradition
$68.41
- Paperback
192 pages
- Release Date
29 September 2014
Summary
For St. Ephrem of Syria (d. 373) and Jacob of Serugh (d. 521), God is utterly mysterious, yet He is present in all that He has created. The kenosis (self-emptying) of the Word of God is found not only in the human nature of Christ, but in the finite words of Sacred Scripture. In this action, the Divine makes itself accessible to human beings. The triple descent of the Son of God into the womb of Mary, the Jordan River at his baptism, and into sheol at his death, were actions directed both to …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780813227016 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0813227011 |
| Author: | Seely Joseph Beggiani |
| Publisher: | The Catholic University of America Press |
| Imprint: | The Catholic University of America Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 29 September 2014 |
| Weight: | 268g |
| Dimensions: | 227mm x 129mm x 12mm |
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Critics Review
“Beggiani’s book is a helpful introduction to the theology of this important Eastern Christian tradition. It is accessible to specialists and non-specialists alike, brining together many central themes of early Syriac theology”–Jeanne-Nicole Mellon Saint-Laurent -Marquette, Marginalia
About The Author
Seely Joseph Beggiani
Chorbishop Seeley Joseph Beggiani, S.T.D. is adjunct associate professor of religious studies and theology, The Catholic University of America.
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