Pelagius's commentary on St Paul's Epistle to the Romans
Book Description
This remarkable volume offers modern readers their first English encounter with one of Christianity's most influential yet controversial theological voices. Pelagius, whose name became synonymous with debates over human free will versus divine predestination, provides his thoughtful interpretation of Paul's foundational Letter to the Romans.
Written during Pelagius's active period in Rome, before the theological storms that would define his legacy, this commentary reveals the early development of ideas that would reshape Christian thought for centuries. Through careful verse-by-verse analysis, Pelagius demonstrates how different theological currents were already flowing through Italy and the broader Christian world, setting the stage for profound questions about human agency in spiritual salvation.
Scholar Theodore de Bruyn frames this translation with essential context, exploring the intellectual environment that shaped Pelagius's biblical interpretation and examining the textual history of the commentary itself. Detailed annotations connect Pelagius's insights to his contemporaries, while a new recension of his Romans text appears in the appendix.
For readers seeking to understand how early Christian thinkers grappled with fundamental questions of spiritual responsibility and divine grace, this commentary provides invaluable insight. The work illuminates not only Paul's revolutionary letter but also the dynamic theological conversations that continue to influence spiritual seekers today. This translation makes accessible a voice that has shaped Christian understanding of personal agency in the spiritual journey.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~7 hours)
📄 Length: 236 pages
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