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Book SynopsisWith this publication, English readers now have available to them the complete homilies of Origen of Alexandria on the book of Joshua. These homilies were among the last Origen gave before his torture and death during the Decian persecution, around 254.
Trade ReviewBarbara Bruce and Cynthia White have placed students of Origen in their debt by providing us with a translation of Origen's very important homilies. The significance of these brief sermons is increased when we remember the difficult OT text they explicate.""—Thomas P. Scheck, Adamantius
""In her expert and elegant introduction, translator Barbara J. Bruce succinctly covers an array of issues relating to Origen's approach to the biblical text, the place of these homilies in his life and career, the varying appraisals and reappraisals to which Origen and his work have been subjected, and the value of Rufinus's work as witness to Origen's original. Bruce's careful and cautious judgment that Rufinus can in general be relied upon is crucial to the entire enterprise represented by this volume. Her well-phrased and annotated translation should appeal to specialists and general readers alike.""—Leonard J. Greenspoon,
Religious Studies Review""The Latin text is rendered in a solid, unambiguous English, and the notes are helpful and clear. The introduction is informative, briefly discussing Origen's life, his career, his publications, the reception of his writings, and Rufinus' work as translator.""—Michael Kaler,
Laval Theologique et Philosophique""[T]his is an excellent and valuable work, both as to the original and as to the English translation."" — David W.T. Brattston,
Churchman
