The Complete Commentary of Oecumenius on the Apocalypse: Now Printed for the First Time From Manuscripts at Messina, Rome, Salonika, and Athos

Oecumenius, Bishop Of Tricca

ISBN 10: 1025567943 / ISBN 13: 9781025567945

Published by Tradd Street Press, 2026

About this Item

Seller Inventory # 18406542865

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Complete Commentary of Oecumenius on the Apocalypse: Now Printed for the First Time From Manuscripts at Messina, Rome, Salonika, and Athos
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1025567943
• ISBN 13: 9781025567945
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

"The Complete Commentary of Oecumenius on the Apocalypse" represents one of the earliest known Greek commentaries on the final book of the New Testament. Written by Oecumenius, Bishop of Tricca, this significant work provides a detailed, verse-by-verse theological analysis of the Book of Revelation. The commentary is vital for scholars of early Christianity and Byzantine theology, offering deep insights into how the symbolic and eschatological themes of the "Apocalypse" were interpreted in the centuries following the early Church.

This work brings together text derived from historical manuscripts found across Messina, Rome, Salonika, and Mount Athos, providing a comprehensive look at Oecumenius's interpretations. The author's approach blends historical context with spiritual insight, making it an essential resource for those studying patristic exegesis and the history of biblical interpretation. By examining the visions of John of Patmos through the lens of a sixth-century bishop, readers gain a unique perspective on the evolution of Christian thought regarding the end times, judgment, and divine revelation. This text remains a cornerstone for understanding the reception of the "Apocalypse" in the Eastern Orthodox tradition and the broader theological landscape of the late antique period.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.