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Takahashi, Hidemi. Barhebraeus: A Bio-Bibliography
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| Author: | Hidemi Takahashi |
| Title: | Barhebraeus: A Bio-Bibliography |
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| Publisher: | Gorgias Press LLC |
| Publication Date: | 5/13/2005 12:34:50 PM |
| Availability: | In Print |
| ISBN: | 1-59333-148-7 |
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| Format: | Hardback 6 x 9, 1 volume(s), xxi+581 pages, illustrations |
The Syriac Orthodox prelate and polymath Gregory Abu al-Faraj Barhebraeus (Bar `Ebroyo) is indisputably the greatest author of the so-called Syriac Renaissance of the twelfth to thirteenth centuries and his works have been the subject of innumerable studies over the past four centuries. There has, however, been little study in recent years aimed at providing a comprehensive overview of his life and works and the present volume is an attempt to fill this gap.
The volume begins with a biographical account of Barhebraeus, which takes into consideration the results of the latest research as well as those studies from the past, some of which have lain almost forgotten in obscure corners of libraries. This is then followed by an overview of the maphrian's works, together with an attempt to delineate some of the outstanding characteristics of these works. The appendix contains a comprehensive bibliography of editions and studies relating to Barhebraeus, along with an updated list of the manuscripts of his works.
Hidemi Takahashi is currently a lecturer in the Faculty of Policy Studies at Chuo University, Tokyo. He holds degrees in Classical Studies from the University of St. Andrews (MA) and the University of Tokyo (MLitt). His doctoral dissertation, completed at the Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt am Main, is titled "Aristotelian Meteorology in Syriac. Barhebraeus, Butyrum sapientiae, Books of Minerals and Meteorology." "The true merit of this book is the detailed description of
hundreds of manuscripts containing the works of Barhebraeus. The author
personally gathered abundant data from these manuscripts, many of which
were extremely difficult to obtain. They were found in the libraries of the
near and middle east or in private collections. Many had never been catalogued. These efforts make this bibliography a true first in Syriac and Christian-Arabic prosopography, something which has been lacking in Syriac research. Two indexes (proper names, places, manuscripts) provide a first-rate research resource. They allow for full usage of the data of this exemplary bibliography on one of the most important authors of Syriac literature." Andrea Schmidt, Revue d'Histoire Ecclesiastique Vol. 2, #1, 2007.
- Preface
- Barhebraeus (1225/6-1286): Life and Works
- Bibliography of Barhebraeus
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