Metrical Discourses on Faith by the Blessed Mar Ephrem

This book offers the first complete English translation of the sixty-seven hymns of St. Ephrem's *Madrashe d-Haimane* (Metrical Discourses on Faith). These hymns, composed in the second half of the fourth century, represent a substantial contribution to Syriac hymnography and patristic theology. Ephrem's *Madrashe d-Haimane* are a rich source for understanding the development of early Christian doctrine, especially Christology and the Trinity, as well as the liturgical and ascetic practices of Ephrem's community. This volume provides a critical edition of the Syriac text based on all available manuscripts, along with a facing-page English translation. The introduction discusses the manuscript tradition, authorship, date, and theological significance of the hymns. Extensive notes accompany the translation, explaining difficult passages and providing references to relevant biblical and patristic texts. This work is a valuable resource for scholars of Syriac literature, patristics, and early Christianity

Art · Faith · Theology · Archaeology and Historical Studies · Biblical Studies and Interpretation · Historical and Linguistic Studies · Philosophy · Religious studies · Early works to 1800 · Syriac Hymns · Translations into English