Narsai

Narsai, who is variously called "e;the tongue of the East"e; and "e;the harp of the Spirit"e;, is among the most important and influential Syriac authors. His life spanned the fifth century, which was a tumultuous time for Christians following the controversies surrounding the First Council of Ephesus, the Second Council of Ephesus, and the Council of Chalcedon. Playing a crucial role at this critical juncture, Narsai would ultimately be remembered as one of the foundational figures of the Church of the East. The present volume inaugurates the series Narsai: The Homilies, which aims to provide English translations of all the surviving homilies of Narsai. The homilies translated in this volume are "e;On Revelations to Patriarchs and Prophets (I)"e; (1), "e;On Jonah"e; (14), "e;On Peter and Paul"e; (8), "e;On Stephen"e; (10), "e;On Mary"e; (5), and "e;On the Evil of the Time"e; (12).