Commentary on the Gospel of Saint John /

Nonnus, of Nisibis, active 8th century,

Commentary on the Gospel of Saint John / Nonnus of Nisibis ; translation of the Armenian text with introduction and commentary by Robert W. Thomson. - 1 online resource (xlvi, 467 pages) - Writings from the Greco-Roman world ; volume 37 . - Writings from the Greco-Roman world ; v. 37. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Historical background -- Manuscripts and printed edition -- The translation and the Armenian Biblical text -- General survey of parallel texts in Syriac and Greek -- Theological emphasis and technical vocabulary -- The purpose of the commentary and its later influence -- Translation of the Armenian text with commentary.

9781589839885 (electronic bk.) 1589839889 (electronic bk.)


Bible.--John--Commentaries--Early works to 1800.
Bible.--John.


RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Jesus, the Gospels & Acts
RELIGION / Biblical Studies / New Testament


Commentaries.
Early works.
Electronic books.

BS2615.53 / .N6513 2014eb

226.5/07