Light on the Gospel from an Ancient Poet

Originally published in 1912, this book provides an extensive review of Gospel theology and Christology.

Edwin A. Abbott (Author)

9781107416178, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 17 July 2014

668 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 3.7 cm, 0.97 kg

Originally published in 1912, this book provides an extensive review of Gospel theology and Christology through the lens of the pseudepigraphical Psalms or Odes of Solomon. Abbott compares the language of the Gospels and other early Christian writings with the Psalms, and provides a translation of them, with alternative readings, at the back of the book. This richly detailed book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Christian readings of Jewish writings.

References and abbreviations
1. Songs, as distinct from psalms
2. The crown of living truth
3. The beloved
4. The holy place of God
5. The help of God
6. The river of the spirit of God
7. The way to God
8. The secret of the Lord
9. The victory of the Lord
10. Leading captivity captive
11. Through victory to paradise
11 (continued) The pure and purifying mirror
12. The arrow from the bow
13. Concluding remarks
Appendix I. 'Sign' in the odes
Appendix II. The chariot of truth
Appendix III. Translations
Appendix IV. Readings of Codex N
Appendix V. The feast of tabernacles or booths
Longer footnotes
Indices.

Subject Areas: Biblical studies & exegesis [HRCG]