Theodore of Mopsuestia: Commentary on Psalms 1-81 (Society of Biblical Literature) (Society of Biblical Literature)

The Psalms, along with the Gospels, were the staple diet of early Christians eager to develop their spiritual life. From the school of Antioch we are fortunate to have at least partial commentaries on the Psalms from its four major figures, including Theodore, bishop of Mopsuestia in the early fifth century and later regarded as “The Interpreter” by the Syriac church. A work of his early career, this Psalms commentary shows Theodore under the influence of his master Diodore in adopting a historical interpretation, referring individual psalms to David’s life, later kings of Israel, Assyrians, and Babylonians, but rarely to Christ. This commentary illustrates the typical hermeneutical strengths and weaknesses of Antiochene interpretation. Biblical and patristic scholars in a range of disciplines will be pleased to have this significant work available from The Interpreter. Introduction -- Theodore : His Life And Works -- Composition Of Theodore's Psalms Commentary : Its Readership -- Text Of The Commentary : Theodore's Biblical Text -- Theodore's Approach To Scripture -- Theodore's Style Of Commentary On The Psalms -- Theodore As Interpreter Of The Psalms -- The Christology Of The Commentary : Moral Accents -- Theodore's Achievement In The Commentary On The Psalms -- Commentary On Psalms 1-81. Translated With An Introduction And Notes By Robert C. Hill. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 1125-1128) And Indexes. Text In Original Greek With Translations In Latin And English; Notes And Commentary In English. Frontmatter ACKNOWLEDGMENTS (page ix) PREFACE (page xi) ABBREVIATIONS (page xiii) INTRODUCTION (page xv) COMMENTARY ON PSALMS 1-81: TEXT AND TRANSLATION (page 1) SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY (page 1125) GENERAL INDEX (page 1129) INDEX OF BIBLICAL CITATIONS (page 1131) INDEX OF MODERN AUTHORS (page 1137)