Meditations of the Heart: The Psalms in Early Christian Thought and Practice

Essays in Honour of Andrew Louth

Edited by A Andreopoulos Edited by A Casiday Edited by C Harrison

Book cover: Meditations of the Heart: The Psalms in Early Christian Thought and Practice

Extent: 315 pages

Publisher: Brepols Publishers

Subjects: Classical Studies, Medieval Studies

Series: Studia Traditionis Theologiae

Series volume number: 8

Language: English

Paperback (Published)

(August 2011)

ISBN: 9782503534336

Price: $89.00

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The Psalms are one of the most important biblical texts in Patristic exegesis, commentary, preaching, liturgical practice and theological reflection. Their language and imageryis all-pervasive; they were not only interpreted by the fathers but a good deal of Patristic exegetical practice actually evolved from engagement with them; they directly informed Christological and Ecclesiological reflection; were central to early monasticism; inspired early Christian poetry and provided material for liturgical chant, prayers, hymns and penitential or doxological expression. This volume of essays on the Psalms in Early Christian Thought and Practice is offered with profound gratitude, admiration and respect by colleagues and friends of Professor Andrew Louth FBA, to honour his long and immensely distinguished career as priest, teacher and prolific author in almost every aspect of Greek and Latin Patristics.

  • Edited by A Andreopoulos
  • Edited by A Casiday
  • Edited by C Harrison