On Pascha: Melito and the Quartodecimans, Popular Patristics 55

Quartodecimans: On Pascha is a revised Popular Patristics volume bringing together Melito’s work and related early Christian material on Quartodeciman practice. Its Greek text, updated translation, introduction, and annotations make it a focused resource for readers studying early Christian liturgy and its Jewish context.

At a glance

Includes the original Greek text and an updated translation.
Adds an extensive introduction and annotations on Jewish parallels and classical rhetoric.
This revised collection expands the selection of Melito fragments and includes testimonia and material related to Quartodeciman liturgies from Rome, Syria, and Asia.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Pairs a Greek text with an updated translation, useful for readers comparing source text and English rendering.
The added fragments and related materials give the volume broader context than Melito’s work alone.
The introduction and annotations address both Jewish practice and classical rhetoric.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Publication
Publisher	St Vladimirs Seminary Pr
Publication date	October 22, 2020
Edition	2nd
Language	English
Print length	125 pages

Identifiers
ISBN-10	0881415545
ISBN-13	978-0881415544

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	6.1 ounces
Dimensions	5 x 0.75 x 7.5 inches

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers researching Melito, Quartodeciman observance, or early Christian liturgies.
Classroom use and general readers seeking an annotated text with related historical material.

Less suited to

Readers looking for a broad introduction to Christianity rather than a focused study of Melito and Quartodecimans.

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Frequently asked questions

What material does this edition include?

The listing describes the original Greek text, an updated translation, an introduction, annotations, an expanded selection of Melito’s fragments, testimonia, and related material on Quartodeciman liturgies.

What topics do the annotations address?

They point out parallels to Jewish practice and analyze the work in terms of classical rhetoric.

Is this suitable for study or classroom use?

The listing describes the collection as suited to classroom use as well as general readers. Its focused subject and annotations may be particularly useful in courses or research on early Christian history and liturgy.