Stewards of the Poor: The Man of God, Rabbula, and Hiba in Fifth-Century Edessa (Cistercian Studies Series) (Volume 208)

ISBN 10: 087907308X / ISBN 13: 9780879073084

Published by Cistercian Publications, 2006

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• Title: Stewards of the Poor: The Man of God, Rabbula, and Hiba in Fifth-Century Edessa (Cistercian Studies Series) (Volume 208)
• Publisher: Cistercian Publications
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 087907308X
• ISBN 13: 9780879073084
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Three remarkable fifth-century Christians of the Syrian city of Edessa are profiled here: one a pauper by choice, and two bishops of opposing theological opinions. Two undercurrents of fifth-century Christanity ebb and flow in these documents. The Life of Hiba reflects the intensity of the Nestorian-Cyrillian controversy, while The Life of the Man of God and The Life of Rabbula emphasize as the chief christian duty of the clergy the care of the poor. Whatever the Church has, it hold only as a steward for the poor.

Review

Doran’s Stewards of the Poor makes for fascinating reading.American Benedictine Review

Doran’s translations are clear, yet elegant and a delight to readSobornost