Eastern Christianity: A Reader

by J. Edward Walters

Publisher:

Eerdmans

, 2021

Overview

English translations of Syriac, Armenian, Georgian, Arabic, Coptic, and Ethiopic Christian texts from late antiquity to the early modern period.

In order to make the writings of Eastern Christianity more widely accessible this volume offers a collection of significant texts from various Eastern Christian traditions, many of which are appearing in English for the first time. The internationally renowned scholars behind these translations begin each section with an informative historical introduction, so that anyone interested in learning more about these understudied groups can more easily traverse their diverse linguistic, cultural, and literary traditions. A boon to scholars, students, and general readers, this ample resource expands the scope of Christian history so that communities beyond Western Christendom can no longer be ignored.

• Offers a collection of significant texts from various Eastern Christian traditions
• Expands the scope of Christian history
• Provides informative historical introductions

Contents

• Syriac
• Armenian
• Georgian
• Arabic
• Coptic
• Ethiopic

Product Details

• Title: Eastern Christianity: A Reader
• Author: J. Edward Walters
• Publisher: Eerdmans
• Print Publication Date: 2021
• Logos Release Date: 2021
• Pages: 423
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subjects: Christian literature, Early › Arab authors; Christian literature, Early › Armenian authors; Christian literature, Early › Coptic authors; Christian literature, Early › Ethiopic authors; Christian literature, Early › Georgian authors; Christian literature, Early › Syriac authors; Christian literature, Early › Translations into English
• ISBNs: 9780802876867, 0802876862
• Resource ID: LLS:STRNCHRSTNTYRDR
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T03:12:30Z