Hippolytus of Rome's commentary on Daniel

"In his Commentary on Daniel, the earliest extant Christian commentary, Hippolytus interprets the deeds and visions of Daniel against the backdrop of contemporary Roman persecution and eschatological expectation, thus providing much information about Christian affairs in the early third century...

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Main Author: Hippolytus, Romanus -235 (Author)
Contributors: Schmidt, T. C. 1983- (Translator)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Piscataway Gorgias Press 2022
In: Gorgias studies in early Christianity and patristics (79)
Year: 2022
Series/Journal:Gorgias studies in early Christianity and patristics 79
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Hippolytus, Romanus -235 / Azariah
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
KAB Church history 30-500; early Christianity
Further subjects:B Commentary
B Bible. Daniel Commentaries
B Hippolytus Antipope (approximately 170-235 or 236) In Danielem
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Summary:"In his Commentary on Daniel, the earliest extant Christian commentary, Hippolytus interprets the deeds and visions of Daniel against the backdrop of contemporary Roman persecution and eschatological expectation, thus providing much information about Christian affairs in the early third century. Throughout the commentary Hippolytus further discusses his distinctive Logos theology and also makes mention of various liturgical practices evolving baptism, anointing, the celebration of Easter and perhaps the date of Christmas"--
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:1463244363