Theodore of Mopsuestia

The most famous representative of the school of Antioch Theodore of Mopsuestia penned a number of commentaries on biblical books in both Testaments. This volume offers not only an introduction to Theodores life and work but also the first modern-language translation of his commentaries on Pauls minor epistles (GalatiansPhilemon). The English translation is accompanied by a facing Latin/Greek text based on H. B. Swetes 18801882 critical edition of these early fifth-century commentaries. As a prime example of Antiochene exegesis and theology they are of considerable interest providing valuable evidence for Theodores exegetical principles and practice his Christology and doctrines of grace and free will and his understanding of crucial developments in Christian ministry and church polity from the time of Paul to his own day.