Theodore of mopsuestia academic dictionaries and encyclopedias. The oldest manuscripts of the bible contain, as is well known, only the text of the holy scriptures. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Theodore of mopsuestia, commentary on the lords prayer, baptism and the eucharist 1933 pp. The book has been awarded with deutscher jugendliteraturpreis for. Theodore of mopsuestia orthodox christian theology. The christology of theodore of mopsuestia download ebook. Theodore of mopsuestia article about theodore of mopsuestia.
Theodore of mopsuestia as an interpreter of the old testament dudley tyng brown university p. It is entitled against those who say that men sin by nature and not by will. Oct 28, 2010 the most famous representative of the school of antioch, theodore of mopsuestia penned a number of commentaries on biblical books in both testaments. Click download or read online button to get theodore of mopsuestia book now. Ordained a priest of the church of antioch in 381, he became, in 392, bishop of mopsuestia in cilicia. Mingana, theodore of mopsuestia on the nicene creed. Commentary of theodore of mopsuestia on the nicene creed.
He ranked next to origen in the esteem of the ancient church. From ad 394428, theodore, also known as theodore the interpreter and theodore of antioch, was the bishop of mopsuestia, a city approximately 12 miles east of antioch in what is now turkey. This volume offers not only an introduction to theodores life and work, but also the first modernlanguage translation of his commentaries on pauls minor epistles galatiansphilemon. Theodore, bishop of mopsuestia article about theodore. After his death his works, like those of diodorus, were declared heretical by the fifth ecumenical council on the ground that he had interpreted the psalms in jewish fashion. Read theodore of mopsuestia by frederick mcleod available from rakuten kobo. Commentary of theodore of mopsuestia on the lords prayer.
This study on the transmission of the surviving fragments of this work offers insights into the course the controversies and clarifies the question of the texts reliability. As a preparation for a juridical career, he studied philosophy and rhetoric under the famous libanius, but at the same time he made the acquaintance of chrysostom. Entry for theodore of mopsuestia cyclopedia of biblical, theological and ecclesiastical literature one of 8 bible encyclopedias freely available, this encyclopedia, with its nearly 50,000 entries and 17 millin words, dwarfs modern bible encyclopedias with the depth of knowledge. Definitions of theodore of mopsuestia, synonyms, antonyms, derivatives of theodore of mopsuestia, analogical dictionary of theodore of mopsuestia english.
Mingana1 published theodore of mopsuestia s commentaries on the lords prayer and on the sacrament of baptism and the eucharist. In this article i will explain the christology of fourth century theologian theodore of mopsuestia, which contrasts with the christology of his contemporary apollinaris of laodicea. Click download or read online button to get the christology of theodore of mopsuestia book now. More than one modern scholar has been prepared to class theodore. When marriage and the bar proved tempting, john persuaded him to persevere. John chrysostom, he studied at the school of antioch, adopted its exegetical methods, and became a diligent writer and preacher. In this way, users can create their own interactive digital textbooks to use and share. Pdf the involvement of theodore of mopsuestia in the. At his death, he was hailed as one of the outstanding, prolific biblical theologian. It is entitled against those who say that men sin by nature. He entered a monastery near antioch, where he lived and studied until 378. Theodore of mopsuestia by frederick mcleod nook book. Commentary of theodore of mopsuestia on the lords prayer and on the sacraments of baptism and the eucharist. Theodore of mopsuestia author of commentary on the gospel of.
Friend of john chrysostom and pupil of diodore of tarsus, the founder of the method of exegesis practiced in antioch, theodore was appointed bishop of mopsuestia in cilicia in 392. During his lifetime his erudition and prolific literary versatility were renowned and his orthodoxy virtually unquestioned, but after the council of ephesus 431 his standing became posthumously entangled with that of his condemned pupil nestorius. This article is within the scope of wikiproject religion, a project to improve wikipedia s articles on religionrelated subjects. Aug 21, 2018 the minor prophets as christian scripture in the commentaries of theodore of mopsuestia and cyril of alexandria oxford early christian studies ondrey, hauna t.
Antiochene theoria in the writings of theodore of mopsuestia. Theodore of mopsuestia exegete and theologian download. Theodore of mopsuestia, author of the faith of the early fathers, vol. Theodore of mopsuestia 1911 encyclopedia britannica bible. Theodore of mopsuestia 350428 was the author of the only theological treatise written by an eastern bishop in defence of pelagianism. Start this article has been rated as startclass on the projects quality scale. His life and writings are connected with nestorius, who in 428, the year of theodores death, rose to the office of bishop of constantinople. Theodore of mopsuestia 1st edition frederick mcleod. A friend of john chrysostom, he was a proponent of the antiochene school of biblical exegesis, which focused heavily on what might today be called the grammaticalhistorical interpretation of the text. Staging or filming the story requires a depiction of jews and ancient judaism, and. The most famous representative of the school of antioch, theodore of mopsuestia, penned a number of commentaries on biblical books in both the old and new testaments.
One would be hard pressed to think of a scholar more qualified than frederick mcleod to produce a volume for this series on theodore of mopsuestia ca. Theodore of mopsuestia as an interpreter of the old testament. Long ago, indeed very long ago, by the grace of god we finished the commentary upon the gospel of the most blessed luke, and accordingly without delay sent to thee the book as thou didst request by letter, o most admirable eusebius, of all bishops most dear to me, by that writing discharging my obligation to the blessed eusebius who. Click download or read online button to get theodore of mopsuestia exegete and theologian book now. Antiochene theoria in the writings of theodore of mopsuestia and theodoret of cyrus emerging scholars kindle edition by perhai, richard j download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
The main characters of this fiction, childrens story are momo, beppo. His commentaries on the various books of the bible were historical and rationalistic. View theodore of mopsuestia research papers on academia. The minor prophets as christian scripture in the commentaries. Theodore of mopsuestia, commentary on the lords prayer. Of wealthy antiochene parentage, educated with john chrysostom under the eminent rhetorician and philosopher libanius, like john he abandoned a secular career c. The christology of theodore of mopsuestia book, 1956. At his death, he was hailed as one of the outstanding, prolific biblical theologians of his time.
The work of dionysius barsalibi against the armenians. Soon, however, he attached himself to the school of the great. The present state of the question new interest in theodore of mopsuestia traditional views on theodore of mopsuestia recent discussions of theodores christology the reliability of the fragments found in resources hostile to theodore the contents of the hostile florilegia the theory of the common florilegium. The book was published in multiple languages including german, consists of 304 pages and is available in paperback format. Bible commentary early church fathers medieval patristic. The psalms, along with the gospels, were the staple diet of early christians eager to develop their spiritual life. Theodore of mopsuestia download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Theodore of mopsuestia born 350, antioch, syria died 428429, mopsuestia, cilicia syrian theologian and spiritual head of the school of antioch. Zaharoupoloss book on theodore of mopsuestia on the bible.
At his death, he was hailed as one of the outstanding, prolific biblical theologians of. Theodore of mopsuestia introduction on acts patristic. He is also known as theodore of antioch, from the place of his birth and presbyterate. Nov 05, 20 bishop of mopsuestia in cilicia and ecclesiastical writer. He is the best known representative of the middle school of antioch of hermeneutics. On the bible by theodore of mopsuestia, 9780809917, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. John chrysostom 1, he studied at the school of antioch, adopted its exegetical methods, and became a diligent writer and preacher. In this book mcleod gives an excellent introduction to the thought of theodore, particularly those aspects of it which scholars continue to debate, and has judiciously chosen to. I will explore three aspects of theodores christology.
The first edition of the novel was published in 1973, and was written by michael ende. The christology of theodore of mopsuestia, volume 88. Theodore of mopsuestia author of commentary on the gospel. From the school of antioch we are fortunate to have at least partial commentaries on the psalms from its four major figures, including theodore, bishop of mopsuestia in the early fifth century and later regarded as the interpreter by the syriac church. Please participate by editing the article, and help us assess and improve articles to good and 1. Sachau here publishes, with latin translation, fragments of syriac translations of the works of theodore of mopsuestia. Theodore of mopsuestia encyclopedia volume catholic. For nearly fifty years he maintained the cause of the church in controversy with various classes of assailants, and throughout his. Even the brief titles and subscriptions in the codex sinaiticus and the vaticanus are in part added by a later hand. His pedigree thus seems impeccable, as was his early reputation as a commentator on the bible, which earned him the sobriquet the interpreter. The christology of theodore of mopsuestia societas. According to syrian sources theodore was the cousin of the somewhat younger nestorius nestle, op. Theodores life history of secondary literature theodores exegetical method examples of theodores exegetical method gods indwelling of good pleasure theodores understanding of hypostasis and prosopon the functional unity of christs natures assessment.
Polychromius, afterwards bishop of apamea, was a brother of theodore. A study of his old testa ment exegesis 198914 and then my own the image of god in the antio chene tradition 199915 which focused primarily on theodores under standing of the image of god and its. This volume offers not only an introduction to theodore s life and work but also the first modernlanguage translation of his commentaries on paul s minor epistles galatians philemon. Theodore of mopsuestia is the author of commentary on the gospel of john 3. The baptismal homilies of theodore of mopsuestia 350428 and the liturgical homilies 21 and 22 of narsai of nisibis 415503 provide valuable insight into the dramatic rites by which male and female baptismal candidates were initiated into christianity during the fourth and fifth centuries in west and east syria, says witkamp. The most famous representative of the school of antioch, theodore of mopsuestia penned a number of commentaries on biblical books in both testaments. The liturgical mysticism of theodore of mopsuestia in 1933 a.
His life and writings are connected with nestorius, who in 428, the year of theodore s death, rose to the office of bishop of constantinople. It was an astonishing discovery, which enriched our knowledge of the oriental liturgies in no small degree. Mamistra is an ancient city in cilicia campestris on the pyramus river now ceyhan river located approximately 20 km 12 mi east of ancient antiochia in. He is the best known representative of the middle antiochene school of hermeneutics. Syriac text and english translation of theodore of mopsuestia on the nicene creed.