TY - BOOK AU - Thomson, Robert W. AU - AU - TI - Nonnus of Nisibis, Commentary on the Gospel of Saint John SN - 9781589839878 U1 - 226.507 CY - U.S.A. KW - Bible -- John -- Criticism, interpretation, etc KW - Theology -- Early works to 1800 N2 - A new English translation of the first text translated from Arabic to Armenian for research and classroom use.... Nonnus's exegesis of the gospel falls in the context of trends in Eastern Christian biblical exposition, primarily the Syrian tradition. Therefore, Thomson emphasizes the parallels in Syriac commentaries on the book of John, noting also earlier Greek writers whose works were influential in Syria. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the Armenian church and church history UR - https://data.thuviencodoc.org/books/11222/7.jpg ER -