Book of the Chapters on Knowledge. Newly Discovered Fragments”. A Critical Edition, Translation from Syriac, Preface and Notes by Maxim G. Kalinin (Continuation)
https://doi.org/10.31802/2658-4476-2019-3-3-15-51
Abstract
We proceed to publish the original text and Russian translation of the newly discovered fragments of «Book of the Chapters on Knowledge» of Joseph Ḥazzāyā (8th c.), one of the brightest representatives of the East Syriac mystical tradition. Now the readers are offered the original text and Russian translation of chapters 75–162 from the fragment of Joseph Ḥazzāyā’s work known from the East Syriac manuscript Paris. syr. 434. These chapters include the commentary of Joseph Ḥazzāyā on Ezekiel’s vision, another exegetical passages, sayings on humility and love, various descriptions of mystical experience, and a lengthy discourse on the role of angels in the life of human beings.
About the Authors
J. ḤazzāyāSyrian Arab Republic
Joseph Ḥazzāyā
M. G. Kalinin
Moscow Theological Academy; SS. Cyril and Methodius School for Post- Graduate and Doctoral Studies
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Maxim G. Kalinin, MA in Theology Senior Teacher of the Biblical Studies department; Research Assistant
4/2, building 1 Pyatnitskaya, Moscow 115035
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Review
For citations:
Ḥazzāyā J., Kalinin M.G. Book of the Chapters on Knowledge. Newly Discovered Fragments”. A Critical Edition, Translation from Syriac, Preface and Notes by Maxim G. Kalinin (Continuation). Bible and Christian Antiquity. 2019;(3):15-51. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.31802/2658-4476-2019-3-3-15-51
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