Reading the Old Testament in Antioch

In the crucial years between the councils of Nicea and Chalcedon, the ecclesiastical district of Antioch was graced by the likes of John Chrysostom, Diodore, Theodore, and Theodoret, Old Testament scholars whose particular take on the text (and their reliance on the Greek) influenced generations of readers. Hill (Bible and theology, Australian Catholic U.) describes the tradition of the faith in Antioch and the history of the canon there, Antioch's unique concept of spiritual revelation, its exegetical skills and resources, its take on commentary and the process of interpretation, and the pastoral and spiritual guidance that resulted from this singular form of interpretation. Hill also assesses the influence of Antioch's approach. Annotation c2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Robert Charles Hill gained his early education and teaching qualifications in New Zealand and Australia, and his theological and biblical education in Rome (STD, LSS). After teaching at the Australian Catholic University and the University of Sydney, he is now an Honorary Fellow and Adjunct Professor at the former institution. In addition to his works on the Bible and theology, he has published English translations of all the Old Testament works of the Antioch Fathers, moving now to the Fathers of Alexandria.