Eusebius of Caesarea's Commentary on Isaiah: Christian Exegesis in the Age of Constantine (Oxford Early Christian Texts) [Hardcover]

Michael J. Hollerich (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0198263686 | ISBN-13: 978-0198263685 | Publication Date: May 20, 1999 | Edition: First

Eusebius of Caesarea (d. 339) is our major witness to the triumph of Christianity in the early fourth century. His commentary on the book of Isaiah has only been available to modern scholars since 1975. This first comprehensive commentary examines how Eusebius interpreted Isaiah in the context of Constantine's conversion.

Editorial Reviews

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`undeniably an important mongraph...Any scholar in Patristics and Late Antiquity will find something of interest in this engaging book.' Sabrina Inowlocki, Vigiliae Christianae

`01/12/05-written analysis of Eusebius's exegesis offers not only an entree into an important work in the history of Christian interpretation of the OT, but also provides important insights into this bishop's perceptions of the church and world.' C. Thomas McCollough, Religious Studies Review, Vol 27, No 2, April 2001

`Michael Hollerich's new book of Eusebius' Commentary on Isaiah is ... an important contribution for the understanding of Eusebius's exegetical work on its own merits and in the overall context of his work and changing times.' Aryeh Kofsky, Adamantius, Anno VI, 2000.

`H. has managed to strengthen our perception of Eusebius as a "transitional figure" and to convincingly place his commentary in the sequence of his literary and conceptual development in light of the political, religious and social changes in the empire. H's work, dealing with a relatively neglected aspect of Eusebius' writing, is thus a veritable contribution towards a better understanding of Eusebius.' Aryeh Kofsky, Adamantius, Anno VI, 2000.

`This intelligent book invites interpreters of Eusebius's work to look more closely at his exegetical work.' International Review of Biblical Studies, Vol.45, 98/99.

`Hollerich provides a perceptive and reliable guide to a text which is at present totally inaccessible to those who cannot read Greek fluently and extremely difficult to digest even for most of us who can.' T.D. Barnes, Ecclesiastical History, Vol. 51:2, April 2000.

`Hollerich has opened up some promising lines of investigation which demand to be pursued further.' Nicholas de Lange, Journal of Jewish Studies

About the Author

Michael J. Hollerich is an Assistant Professor, Department of Theology at University of St Thomas.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; First edition (May 20, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198263686
• ISBN-13: 978-0198263685
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,060,688 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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