The Cambridge Edition of Early Christian Writings: Volume 1, God

This book is the first volume in the definitive anthology of early Christian texts, focusing on faith.

Andrew Radde-Gallwitz (Edited by)

9781107062030, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 23 November 2017

402 pages
23.5 x 15.7 x 2.5 cm, 0.7 kg

The Cambridge Edition of Early Christian Writings provides the definitive anthology of early Christian texts, from c.100 to 650 CE. Its six volumes reflect the cultural, intellectual and linguistic diversity of early Christianity and are organized thematically on the topics of God, practice, Christ, community, reading and creation. The series expands the pool of source material to include not only Greek and Latin writings, but also Syriac and Coptic texts. Additionally, the series rejects a theologically normative view by juxtaposing texts that were important in antiquity but later deemed 'heretical', with orthodox texts. The translations are accompanied by introductions, notes, suggestions for further reading and scriptural indices. The first volume focuses on early Christian writings about God's nature and unity, and the meaning of faith. It will be an invaluable resource for students and academic researchers in early Christian studies, history of Christianity, theology, religious studies and late antique Roman history.

Notes on contributors
Acknowledgments
Note on the texts and translations
Series introduction
Introduction
Part I. The Emergence of Christian Theology (150–300): 1. Ptolemy, Letter to Flora translated by Bradley K. Storin
2. The Gospel of Truth translated by Ellen Muehlberger
3. Irenaeus of Lyons, Against Heresies 1.21.1-2, 2.28.1-9 and 4.20.1-8 translated by Anthony Briggman
4. Tertullian, Against Marcion 1.2-5 and 1.22-27 translated by Mark DelCogliano
5. Hippolytus, Against Noetus 1-11 and 14-17 translated by Andrew Radde-Gallwitz
6. Origen of Alexandria, On First Principles, Preface and 1.1-3 translated by Bradley K. Storin
Part II. Creeds and Controversies (300–400): 7. Arius, Letters to Eusebius of Nicomedia and Alexander of Alexandria translated by Mark DelCogliano
8. Creed of the Council of Nicaea (325) translated by Mark DelCogliano
9. Eusebius of Caesarea, On Ecclesiastical Theology 2.1-7 translated by Mark DelCogliano
10. Hilary of Poitiers, On the Trinity 8.19-26 and 41 translated by Mark DelCogliano
11. Basil of Ancyra, The Synodal Letter of the Council of Ancyra translated by Jeffrey Steenson
12. Athanasius of Alexandria, On the Synods at Ariminum and Seleucia translated by Andrew Radde-Gallwitz
13. Ephrem, Hymns on the Faith 40, 73-75 translated by Ellen Muehlberger
14. Ephrem, Commentary on the Gospel 1.2-8 translated by Matthew Crawford
15. Basil of Caesarea, Letters 159 and 236.6 translated by Mark DelCogliano
16. Ambrose of Milan, On the Faith 1 translated by Mark DelCogliano
17. Creed of the Council of Constantinople (381) translated by Mark DelCogliano
18. Gregory of Nyssa, On the Holy Spirit against the Macedonian Spirit-Fighters translated by Andrew Radde-Gallwitz
19. Gregory of Nazianzus, Poems 1.1.1-3 translated by Bradley K. Storin
20. Eunomius of Cyzicus, The Confession of Faith translated by Mark DelCogliano
Part III. Doctrinal Inheritance and Philosophical Exploration (400–c.570): 21. Augustine of Hippo, Sermon 52 translated by Mark DelCogliano
22. Cyril of Alexandria, Five Tomes against Nestorius 4.1-2 Translated by Matthew Crawford
23. Pseudo-Dionysius, On the Mystical Theology to Timothy translated by Andrew Radde-Gallwitz
24. Boethius, On the Holy Trinity Translated by Andrew Radde-Gallwitz
25. John Philoponus, Fragments on the Trinity translated by Andrew Radde-Gallwitz
Suggestions for further reading
Scriptural index.

Subject Areas: Theology [HRLB], Christianity [HRC], Religion & beliefs [HR], Western philosophy: Ancient, to c 500 [HPCA], Philosophy [HP], Early history: c 500 to c 1450/1500 [HBLC], Ancient history: to c 500 CE [HBLA]