Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Ancient Syriac Documents Relative to the Earliest Establishment of Christianity in Edessa and the Neighboring Countries"" by W. Cureton is a collection of ancient Syriac texts that provide insight into the early establishment of Christianity in the city of Edessa and the surrounding regions. The documents date back to the 4th and 5th centuries and include letters, hymns, and other religious writings. The book explores the history of Christianity in Edessa, a city in what is now modern-day Turkey, and its neighboring countries, including Mesopotamia and Persia. The texts provide valuable information on the development of Christian doctrine and the spread of the religion in the region. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of early Christianity and those interested in the history of the Middle East.1864. These Ancient Syriac documents, relative to the earliest Establishment of Christianity in Edessa and the neighboring countries, from the Year of our Lords Ascension to the beginning of the Fourth Century, were discovered, edited, translated and annotated by Cureton, an English Orientalist.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
