That the earliest followers of Jesus wrote poetry, hymns, and odes is evident already in the New Testament. This volume is a translation of The Odes of Solomon, a collection of early Christian hymns or odes; some are obviously Christian, others perhaps Jewish. The beauty of these poems is a tribute to the depth of spirituality in early communities of Christians, some of whom were perhaps also Jews or converted Jews. Professor Charlesworth offers an inviting introduction and a translation of this work that is both engaging ...
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That the earliest followers of Jesus wrote poetry, hymns, and odes is evident already in the New Testament. This volume is a translation of The Odes of Solomon, a collection of early Christian hymns or odes; some are obviously Christian, others perhaps Jewish. The beauty of these poems is a tribute to the depth of spirituality in early communities of Christians, some of whom were perhaps also Jews or converted Jews. Professor Charlesworth offers an inviting introduction and a translation of this work that is both engaging and true to the original languages. The Index of Ancient Sources provides the reader access to the wide range of references in the notes.
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New. The title 'The Odes of Solomon' appears in early lists of Christian scripture, but until the 1908 discovery of a near-complete manuscript, the Odes was known only through fragments and references in other texts. Beautifully composed by Jewish Christians of the first century, the Odes is replete with devotional references to Christ and allusions to Gospel events such as baptism and the Harrowing of Hell. Along with texts such as the Didache and the Shepherd of Hermas, this collection joins a group of legitimately Christian writings that witness to the early life of the Church, where they were considered appropriate for devotional use and liturgical practice. 134 pp.
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