The Principles of Religion by Rabban Daniel Ibn al-Ḥaṭṭāb: A 13th century synopsis of Syriac Orthodox belief : : Critical edition, translation and commentary / / Simon Luke Robinson Burke.

• Superior document: Biblical Studies, Ancient Near East and Early Christianity E-Books Online, Collection 2024
• VerfasserIn: Burke, Simon Luke Robinson,
• Place / Publishing House: Leiden ;, Boston : : Brill,, 2024.; ©2024
• Year of Publication: 2024
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Language: English
• Series: Biblical Studies, Ancient Near East and Early Christianity E-Books Online, Collection 2024.; Texts and Studies in Eastern Christianity ; 34.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (475 pages)

“The most important of all things sought.” Thus the Syriac Orthodox monk Rabban Daniel Ibn al-Ḥaṭṭāb 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-Ḥaṭṭāb 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.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements -- Abbreviations -- Preface -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 The Origin of The Principles of Religion -- 1.2 The Life of Daniel b. al-Ḥaṭṭāb -- 1.3 Historical Context -- 1.4 The Literary Output of Daniel b. al-Ḥaṭṭāb -- 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.