Cyril viewed himself, first and foremost, as an interpreter of Scripture. Abounding with Cyril's insights regarding these canonical texts and biblical themes such as the triune nature of God, Christ's sacrificial death, and justification, these commentaries are essential tools for understanding Cyril's reading of Holy Scripture.

Andrew of Caesarea's commentary on the book of Revelation is one of the earliest full treatments in Greek and dates from the early sixth century. Readers are exposed not only to early dialogue on the meaning and significance of the book for the faith and life of the church, but also to breadth of interpretation within the unity of the early Christian faith.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.