The Principles of Religion by Rabban Daniel Ibn Al-Ḥaṭṭāb: A 13th-Century Synopsis of Syriac Orthodox Belief

Critical Edition, Translation and Commentary
Erscheinungsjahr 2024
ISBN: 978-90-04-68521-5
Verlag: Brill

Buch, Englisch, Band 34, 464 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 913 g

Reihe: Texts and Studies in Eastern Christianity

“The most important of all things sought.” Thus the Syriac Orthodox monk Rabban Daniel Ibn al-Hattab describes the subject of The Principles of Religion, written in the 13th century, probably in South-East Anatolia. In this treatise, Rabban Daniel Ibn al-Hattab systematically explained and defended fundamental commitments of Syriac Orthodox theology.

This volume provides an introduction, a critical edition of the Arabic text, an English translation, and extensive commentary on the influences on The Principles of Religion, particularly from Syriac sources. This editio princeps offers the reader a new window into the literary culture of the Syriac Orthodox Church during the years of the Syriac Renaissance.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Burke, Simon

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Christentum/Christliche Theologie Allgemein

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Acknowledgements

Abbreviations

Preface

1 Introduction

1.1 The Origin of The Principles of Religion

1.2 The Life of Daniel b. al-?a??ab

1.3 Historical Context

1.4 The Literary Output of Daniel b. al-?a??ab

2 Description of the Principles of Religion

2.1 Title

2.2 Purpose

2.3 Form

2.4 Sources

3 Synopsis of the Work

4 Manuscripts of the Work

4.1 Sigla of Manuscripts

4.2 Description of Manuscripts Used in the Critical Edition

4.3 Relationships between Manuscripts of the Work

4.4 Method of the Edition

4.5 Language of the Manuscripts

5/6 Text and Translation

5/6.0 Representation of Manuscript Readings in the Critical Edition

[.1 Preface]

[.2 First Chapter]

[.3 Second Chapter]

[.4 Third Chapter]

[.5 Fourth Chapter]

[.6 Fifth Chapter]

[.7 Sixth Chapter]

[.8 Seventh Chapter]

[.9 Eighth Chapter]

[.10 Ninth Chapter]

[.11 Tenth Chapter]

[.12 Eleventh Chapter]

[.13 Twelfth Chapter]

[.14 Thirteenth Chapter]

[.15 Fourteenth Chapter]

[.16 First Procedure]

[.17 Second Procedure]

[.18 Third Procedure]

[.19 Chapter on the Demonstration of the Real and Unreal Passions]

[.20 Chapter in Reply Against the Muslims’ Denial of the Crucifixion, Death, and Burial of the Messiah]

[.21 Chapter on the Establishment of Proof for the Belief of Christians]

[.22 Chapter on Problems and Issues]

Commentary on the Work

.1 Purpose of the Commentary

.2 Preface

.3 First Chapter

.4 Second Chapter

.5 Third Chapter

.6 Fourth Chapter

.7 Fifth Chapter

.8 Sixth Chapter

.9 Seventh Chapter

.10 Eighth Chapter

.11 Ninth Chapter

.12 Tenth Chapter

.13 Eleventh Chapter

.14 Twelfth Chapter

.15 Thirteenth Chapter

.16 Fourteenth Chapter

.17 First Procedure

.18 Second Procedure

.19 Third Procedure

.20 Chapter on the Demonstration of the Real and Unreal Passions

.21 Chapter in Reply Against the Muslims’ Denial of the Crucifixion, Death, and Burial of the Messiah

.22 Chapter on the Establishment of Proof for the Belief of Christians

.23 Chapter on Problems and Issues

Conclusions

Bibliography

Index

Über Autor(innen)

Simon Luke Robinson Burke, PhD, studied Arabic, Classical Hebrew, and Syriac at the University of Sydney. He has published works relating to Syriac Studies.