The Homilies of Saint Jerome Volume I (1–59 on the Psalms)

This volume contains fifty-nine homilies preached by St. Jerome on selected Psalms. Jerome's knowledge of the "three Sacred Languages," Latin, Greek and Hebrew, his acquaintance with the exegetical methods of Antioch and Alexandria, his use of Origen's Hexapla and his work on the Psalter are impressive credentials for the quality of these works. As far as can be determined now these homilies were intended primarily for the instruction and edification of the monastic community that Jerome had established in Bethlehem where he spent the closing years of his life. They were recorded by scribes in the audience, and consequently the text may at times reflect the inadequacies of the listener. Whether all the homilies that appear here are extemporaneous products of Jerome's vast erudition and eloquence is a question that still awaits a satisfactory answer. Some scholars believe that an affirmative answer is correct, others citing the evidence of Homily 69 on Psalm 91, think that the content of some homilies is too deeply theological to be an impromptu composition. In any event, some patristic scholars have been bold enough to declare Jerome the most learned Latin Father of the Church. Intro -- CONTENTS -- INTRODUCTION -- HOMILIES -- 1. Homily 1 On Psalm 1 -- 2. Homily 2 On Psalm 5 -- 3. Homily 3 On Psalm 7 -- 4. Homily 4 On Psalm 9 (9A, 9B) -- 5. Homily 5 On Psalm 14 (15) -- 6. Homily 6 On Psalm 66 (67) -- 7. Homily 7 On Psalm 67 (68) -- 8. Homily 8 On Psalm 74 (75) -- 9. Homily 9 On Psalm 75 (76) -- 10. Homily 10 On Psalm 76 (77) -- 11. Homily 11 On Psalm 77 (78) -- 12. Homily 12 On Psalm 78 (79) -- 13. Homily 13 On Psalm 80 (81) -- 14. Homily 14 On Psalm 81 (82) -- 15. Homily 15 On Psalm 82 (83) -- 16. Homily 16 On Psalm 83 (84) -- 17. Homily 17 On Psalm 84 (85) -- 18. Homily 18 On Psalm 86 (87) -- 19. Homily 19 On Psalm 89 (90) -- 20. Homily 20 On Psalm 90 (91) -- 21. Homily 21 On Psalm 91 (92) -- 22. Homily 22 On Psalm 93 (94) -- 23. Homily 23 On Psalm 95 (96) -- 24. Homily 24 On Psalm 96 (97) -- 25. Homily 25 On Psalm 97 (98) -- 26. Homily 26 On Psalm 98 (99) -- 27. Homily 27 On Psalm 100 (101) -- 28. Homily 28 On Psalm 101 (102) -- 29. Homily 29 On Psalm 102 (103) -- 30. Homily 30 On Psalm 103 (104) -- 31. Homily 31 On Psalm 104 (105) -- 32. Homily 32 On Psalm 105 (106) -- 33. Homily 33 On Psalm 106 (107) -- 34. Homily 34 On Psalm 107 (108) -- 35. Homily 35 On Psalm 108 (109) -- 36. Homily 36 On Psalm 109 (110) -- 37. Homily 37 On Psalm 110 (111) -- 38. Homily 38 On Psalm 111 (112) -- 39. Homily 39 On Psalm 114 (116A) -- 40. Homily 40 On Psalm 115 (116B) -- 41. Homily 41 On Psalm 119 (120) -- 42. Homily 42 On Psalm 127 (128) -- 43. Homily 43 On Psalm 128 (129) -- 44. Homily 44 On Psalm 131 (132) -- 45. Homily 45 On Psalm 132 (133) -- 46. Homily 46 On Psalm 133 (134) -- 47. Homily 47 On Psalm 135 (136) -- 48. Homily 48 On Psalm 136 (137) -- 49. Homily 49 On Psalm 137 (138) -- 50. Homily 50 On Psalm 139 (140) -- 51. Homily 51 On Psalm 140 (141) V. 1. 1-59 On The Psalms -- Translated By Marie Liguori Ewald. Originally Published In 2 Vols.: 1964-1966. Includes Bibliographical References (p. Xxxi). Mode Of Access: World Wide Web. Volume two of a 2 volume set