Kategoria BISAC: Religion >> Sermons - Christian

Fur die Analyse des spatantiken Geisteslebens, das durch den Zusammenbruch der Reichsstruktur und den Siegeszug des Christentums bestimmt ist, wird es wichtig, die Gedankengange der griechischen Kirchenvater (etwa des Basileios) auch mit Hilfe lateinischer Ubersetzungen teils zu rekonstruieren (Origenes), teils neu zu interpretieren (Kappadokier). Nur wenige Texte sind sowohl in der Quellsprache als auch in einer Zielsprache erhalten und kritisch ediert. Die dritte Homilie von Basileios ist aber als Rufins homilia secunda Basilii in beiden Fassungen vollstandig zuganglich.

First published in 1737 this book holds a special place among the tremendous amount of Puritan literature that was produced during that time. Thomas Boston was renowned for his clearly understood English and the manner in which he maintained that clarity while conveying messages of great depth. The Crook in the Lot is introduced to us by J. I. Packer. In an extensive prologue he shows how Boston's advice remains deeply relevant today. Boston was not preaching merely from his theological understanding, he was speaking from direct personal experience. Boston had real "thorns" to deal with...

The series is devoted to Christian texts from the Greek-speaking parts of the ancient Roman Empire. Published since 1897 (first in Leipzig, then in Berlin) by the Royal Prussian Academy under the project Griechische Christliche Schriftsteller, which was continued by the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy, the series offers large critical editions accompanied by historical introductions and indices of those works that have not been included in other major editions. When complete, the series will provide complete coverage of the first three centuries.

The series is devoted to Christian texts from the Greek-speaking parts of the ancient Roman Empire. Published since 1897 (first in Leipzig, then in Berlin) by the Royal Prussian Academy under the project Griechische Christliche Schriftsteller, which was continued by the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy, the series offers large critical editions accompanied by historical introductions and indices of those works that have not been included in other major editions. When complete, the series will provide complete coverage of the first three centuries.