Friday, December 29, 2023

Fr Rami Wakim: The Commentary in the Melkite Lectionary (Open Access)

The Commentary in the Melkite Lectionary

The Case of Patriarch Athanasios III Dabbās’s Lectionary of 1706 

Abstract:

This article investigates a little-known yet highly significant facet of the Arabic liturgical Gospel books – the commentary that was introduced into the Gospel readings from at least the 11th century to the 19th century, notably during the time of Patriarch Athanasios III Dabbās, the last publisher to include this commentary. This study aims to shed light on the origin and evolution of this commentary, categorize its contents, and evaluate its theological importance in the context of the Arab Christian tradition. By offering fresh perspectives on the composition of Lectionary commentaries, this research enriches our comprehension of the history and theology of the Arab Christian tradition.

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