Syriac Peshiṭta Bible with English translation, The
Book Description
This scholarly volume opens a window into one of Christianity's most treasured ancient texts through the lens of the Syriac tradition. Jeff W. Childers presents the Gospel of Luke from the Peshitta Bible, offering both the original Syriac text and his careful English translation on facing pages.
The Peshitta represents a fascinating chapter in biblical history, emerging in the early fifth century as Syriac editors refined earlier translations to create what would become the standard Gospel text for Syriac Churches. This version of Luke carries particular significance, as its language and distinctive teachings profoundly shaped early Christian ascetic thought and spiritual practice.
Readers will discover a text that bridges worlds, neither a direct translation from Greek nor a completely independent work, but rather the result of careful revision that preserves traces of earlier Syriac versions while aligning more closely with Greek sources. The longest of the canonical Gospels, Luke contains some of the most memorable stories and teachings of Jesus that captured the imagination of early believers.
Whether you seek to read Luke in accessible English, deepen your understanding of Syriac language and culture, or explore how ancient communities encountered these sacred teachings, this volume serves multiple purposes. Childers provides essential background about the Syriac textual tradition and explains his translation approach, while addressing noteworthy and challenging passages that illuminate the richness of this ancient spiritual heritage.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~6 hours)
📄 Length: 207 pages
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