Committed to literal, linguistic, grammatical and historical interpretation, Theodore of Mopsuestia eschewed allegorical explanations that could not be supported from the text. Here for the first time is a complete English translation of this valuable work, based on an early complete Syriac translation dated within forty years of Theodore's death.

This full commentary on the Apocalypse is that of Victorinus of Petovium written in the mid to late third century by the earliest exegete to write in Latin. Victorinus interpreted Revelation in millennialist terms, a mode of interpretation already evident in works by Irenaeus, as well as in modest allegorical terms.

The early-fifth-century author of this work is unknown. While there are gaps in its coverage, what remains is quite lengthy. The author displays a few Arian propensities in a handful of passages, but for the most part the commentary is moral in nature and therefore orthodox and generic. Presented here in English for the first time.

Didymus the Blind (ca. 313-398) excelled at learning and became a defender of Nicene orthodoxy against Arianism. He was also a careful exegete of Scripture. Here readers can learn at the feet of this early Christian teacher and find comfort in the Word of God.

Here for the first time Ambrosiaster's commentaries on Romans and 1-2 Corinthians are made available in English. Ambrosiaster was a careful and thoughtful interpreter. This commentary offers a rich repository of insight into the thinking of pre-Reformation church leaders for the leaders and teachers of the church today.

Recently discovered, J. B. Lightfoot's commentaries on the Epistles of 2 Corinthians and 1 Peter are of great significance to both church and academy. Carefully transcribed and edited, these texts give us a new appreciation for Lightfoot's contributions to biblical scholarship, completing the Lightfoot Legacy Set.

Origen's numerous homilies provide the oldest surviving corpus of Christian sermons and shaped exegesis for succeeding centuries. He sought to develop a spiritual exegesis of the Old Testament grounded in the revelation of Jesus Christ. Presented here for the first time in English.

Caesarius of Arles, author of this volume, wrote in the early sixth century and offered a thoroughgoing allegorical-ecclesial interpretation of the Apocalypse.

homas Scheck provides a new translation of Julian's commentaries on the books of Job, Hosea, Joel, and Amos. Readers will gain insight into how early Christians read texts such as God's speech to Job, Hosea's representation of God's unending love for Israel, Joel's anticipation of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and Amos's call for justice and ethical behavior.

Bede the Venerable, who died in 735, is the latest commentator on Revelation to be included in the Ancient Christian Texts series. He passes on commentary from earlier exegetes, here including that of Augustine, Gregory the Great, Victorinus, Tyconius and Primasius.