Bible and poetry in late antique Mesopotamia: Ephrem's Hymns on faith

The madrashe on faith in context -- Investigation -- Bible, polemics, and language -- A poetic "I" -- Audience and the vision of the text -- A divine son.

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Published in:Christianity in late antiquity
Main Author: Wickes, Jeffrey 1978- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Oakland, California University of Californiarnia Press 2019
In: Christianity in late antiquity (5)
Series/Journal:Christianity in late antiquity 5
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Ephraem, Syrus 306-373, De fide
Further subjects:B Ephraem Syrus, Saint (303-373) Hymni de fide
B Hymns, Syriac History and criticism
B Bible Criticism, interpretation, etc History Early church, ca. 30-600
B Thesis
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Summary:The madrashe on faith in context -- Investigation -- Bible, polemics, and language -- A poetic "I" -- Audience and the vision of the text -- A divine son.
"Ephrem the Syrian (d. 373 C.E.) wrote in a variety of genres, but the bulk of his output took the form of madrashe, a Syriac genre of musical poetry. This book examines Ephrem's largest collection of madrashe, the Madrashe on Faith, a collection in which Ephrem engaged poetically the theological controversies that followed the Council of Nicaea (325 C.E.). Drawing on literary, ritual, and performance theories, Bible and Poetry shows how Ephrem used the Syriac Bible to construct and conceive himself and his audience. In so doing, Wickes resituates Ephrem in a broader early Christian context, and contributes to discussions of literature and religion in late antiquity"--Provided by publisher
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0520302869