Ephrem the Syrian – Select Poems

Sebastian P. Brock

Ephrem the Syrian is the most important poet and theologian of the Syriac Christian tradition. His numerous hymns, homilies, and commentaries were highly influential for later generations, and his poetry continues to be broadly used in the liturgies of Syrian Christian churches. This new translation of twenty poems, the only edition of Ephrem that features a text in vocalized serto script with a facing translation, offers a broad and varied introduction to Ephrem’s work. Arranged according to his concept of salvation history, this book will allow readers to further explore his poetry in both its original language and in a contemporary English translation.

Publication Information

Subject: Early Christianity
Subject: Middle Eastern Studies
Publication Year: 2006
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0-934893-65-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-934893-65-7
Page Count: 304
Price: $ 39.95
Sub Site: Middle Eastern Texts Initiative
Imprint: Brigham Young University Press