Discover the ongoing voice of Severus, Patriarch of Antioch, through a focused Syriac translation of his select letters.
This volume presents the Sixth Book in a careful English rendering of Athanasius of Nisibis’s Syriac version, edited and translated by E. W. Brooks. Delve into the letters that illuminate ecclesiastical life, governance, and theological debates from Severus’s era.
Structured as a scholarly yet accessible collection, the selected letters reveal how church leaders handled canon law, episcopal elections, and disputes over doctrine. The text offers a window into early church politics, regional concerns, and the tone of polemics that shaped the era.
What you’ll experience:
- Translations of letters that discuss bishops’ roles, congregational unity, and the process of ordination.
- Context on key ecclesiastical conflicts and how church authorities navigated controversy.
- Notes on the arrangement and value of the Syriac version within the broader collection.
- Historical insights into the leadership and influence of Severus during his time as patriarch.
Ideal for readers of church history, Syriac studies, and early Christian texts seeking primary-source perspectives in translation.