Biblical Interpretation and Doctrine in Early Christianity: Collected Essays

by Brian E. Daley

Publisher:

Eerdmans

, 2025

Overview

Brian E. Daley, SJ, is a highly acclaimed scholar of early Christian theology. In a prolific career spanning more than forty years, he has published his research in a wide range of academic journals and edited collections; this book represents the first time that several of his studies of patristic biblical interpretation and doctrine have been brought together in one volume.

The eighteen essays in this collection examine topics including patristic exegesis, Origen’s De principiis, Cappadocian scriptural interpretation and doctrine, early Christian views on redemption and eschatology, and modern retrievals of patristic scriptural interpretation. This informative and insightful volume is an essential resource for theologians, exegetes interested in the history of interpretation, and theological libraries.

Key Features

• Represents the first time that several of his studies of patristic biblical interpretation.
• Examines topics including patristic exegesis.
• Exposes essential resources for theologians interested in the history of interpretation.

Praise for Biblical Interpretation

Brian Daley, one of the finest patristic scholars of his generation, is also in the forefront of those who recovered the Scriptural inspiration of patristic thought. With great learning, and with a sharp attention to the terms they used and the arguments they pursued, he has brought to life the inner logic of the thinking of the Fathers. These brilliant studies explore the fundamental principles that lie behind his approach to patristic theology—both revolutionary and traditional.

—Andrew Louth, Durham University (UK)

Spanning several decades of careful research, this collection of influential essays has all the hallmarks of Brian Daley’s scholarship: beautifully written, deeply learned, and attuned to the enduring relevance of early Christian theology.

—Peter Martens, Saint Louis University

Recent decades have seen a revolution in attitudes towards the ‘pre-modern’ scriptural exegesis of early Christian teachers and writers. With clarity and insight, both reflecting and contributing to this shift in perspective, Daley’s essays make a brilliant contribution to the field, while also offering reflection on its reception in twentieth century Roman Catholic theology.

—Frances M. Young, University of Birmingham (UK)

Product Details

• Title: Biblical Interpretation and Doctrine in Early Christianity: Collected Essays
• Author: Brian E. Daley
• Publisher: Eerdmans
• Print Publication Date: 2025
• Pages: 528
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• ISBNs: 9780802883421, 0802883427
• Resource ID: LLS:BLTRPNDDTRLCHT
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-10-17T20:42:59Z

About Brian E. Daley

Brian E. Daley, S.J. is the Catherine F. Huisking Professor of Theology at the University of Notre Dame. A scholar in the field of Patristics, Daley’s interests include the development of Christological and Trinitarian doctrine, early Scriptural exegesis, and Mariology. He is a former president of the North American Patristics Society and the current executive secretary for the North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation. Daley was also a Rhodes Scholar.