The earliest extant Christian commentary on Isaiah, here first in English. Eusebius gives notable attention to historical detail and possible allegorical interpretation. But above all, he cites other passages of Scripture that share common vocabulary and themes, allowing Scripture to interpret Scripture.

Jerome was recognized early on as one of the church's foremost translators, commentators, and advocates of Christian asceticism. Jerome hears in these texts God's judgment and mercy not only on Israel but especially on the Christian community. His magisterial commentaries help us walk more faithfully in God's ways.

Oecumenius of Isauria's commentary on the Revelation is the earliest full treatment of the book in Greek and dates from the early sixth century. Readers are exposed to early dialogue on the meaning and significance of the book for the faith and life of the church.

The church fathers displayed considerable interest in the early chapters of Genesis, and often wrote detailed commentaries or preached series of homilies on Creation. This volume offers a first-time English translation of Severian of Gabala's work and a fresh translation of a portion of Bede the Venerable's comments on Genesis.

A careful and thoughtful interpreter, Ambrosiaster's commentaries on Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1-2 Thessalonians, 1-2 Timothy, Titus and Philemon are made available for the first time in English, ably translated and edited by Gerald L. Bray.

The first complete English translation of Cyril's commentary on the Gospel of John the text since the nineteenth century. It shows Cyril's theological interpretation of Scripture and his appeal to the tradition that preceded him. Today's readers will find the commentary an indispensable tool for understanding Cyril's approach to Scripture.

Apringius of Beja in Portugal, writing in the mid sixth century, drew on Jerome's edition of Victorinus's commentary on Revelation. yet understood the seven seals christologically as the incarnation, birth, passion, death, resurrection, glory and kingdom.

Recently discovered among unpublished manuscripts fro J. B. Lightfoot were two sets of lecture notes on the Acts of the Apostles. Together they amount to a richly detailed, albeit unfinished, commentary on Acts 1-21. These commentary notes reveal a scholar well ahead of his time, one of the great minds of his or any generation.

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.