Theodoret of Cyrus: Commentary on the Prophets Vol 3: Commentary on the Twelve Prophets

Theodoret of Cyrus: Commentary on the Prophets Vol 3: Commentary on the Twelve Prophets

Three volumes of Theodoret of Cyrus's commentaries on the Prophets. Volume One includes commentaries on Jeremiah, Baruch and the Book of Lamentations. Volume Two includes a commentary on the prophet Ezekiel. Volume Three includes a commentary on the Twelve Prophets. "It has been observed that "the Antiochenes were fascinated by prophecy" (Frances M. Young). The last of the great biblical commentators of the school of Antioch, Theodoret wrote works on all the prophets during his years as bishop of Cyrus. Though caught up in the theological currents in the period between the Church councils of Ephesus in 431 and Chalcedon in 451, he could claim in a letter late in that period to have commented on "all the prophets, the psalter and the apostle." Fortunately, all Theodoret's commentaries have survived, probably owing to his proverbial moderation that attracted none of the hostility responsible for the loss of works of some of his Antiochene predecessors. His style of commentary, the hermeneutics of his school and the distinctive Antioch text of the Old Testament are of particular interest to modern scholars and readers. Volume Three includes a commentary on the Twelve Prophets." Robert Hill's edition and translation sets a new standard in making patristic commentary available to modern readers... -- John Goldingay, David Allan Hubbard Professor of Old Testament, Fuller Theological Seminary [This] fluent translation ... and critical introduction ... is a major contribution both to patristic studies and to the history of exegesis. -- Vincent Twomey, Editor of the Irish Theological Quarterly; Professor of Moral Theology, Pontifical University, St. Patrick's College. Dr Robert Charles Hill, MA, STD, LSS, has also translated Chrysostom’s larger series of Old Testament homilies – on the Psalms (Holy Cross Orthodox Press) and on Genesis (Fathers of the Church series – and written extensively on this versatile Antiochene commentator.