Commentary on the gospel according to john, books 110 by origen. Introduction our text in john chapter 10 is best introduced by this old testament text in ezekiel chapter 34. And john, too, when he speaks of his eating the one roll, revelation 10. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. The commentary on john is significant not only for studies of origen, for which it is of central importance, but also for studies of gnosticism. Contrast between the good shepherd and the false shepherds of israel. Jesus is the good shepherd who is gathering his flock 10. Search for articles and books on the theology and history of fulfilled eschatology preterist studies. The gospel of peter, the diatessaron of tatian, the apocalypse of peter, the visio pauli, the apocalypses of the virgin and sedrach, the testament of abraham, the acts of xanthippe and polyxena, the narrative of zosimus, the apology of aristides, the epistles of clement complete text, origen s commentary on john, books ix, origen s. And the passover of the jews was at hand, and jesus went up to jerusalem, and he found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the. Part of the commentary on john, the first great work of christian interpretation, and part of that on matthew, written by the father at a later period of his life, are here presented to the reader. Commentary on the gospel of john books 110 the fathers of the church, origen 5.
Ix, origen on john, origen s commentary on the gospel of john, book i chapter 10 origen allan menzies. The figure was familiar to the jewish ear from jeremiah 23. That people which was called of old the people of god was divided into twelve tribes, and over and above the other tribes it had the levitical order, which itself again carried on the service of god in various priestly and levitical suborders. Book i of commentary on st john s gospel covers john 1. In the preceding section, my revered brother ambrosius, brother formed according to the gospel, we have discussed, as far as is at present in our power, what the gospel is, and what is the beginning in which the word was, and what the word is which was in the beginning. Antenicene fathersvolume ix origen on john origen s commentary on the gospel of john book iichapter 9. And the passover of the jews was at hand, and jesus went up to jerusalem, and he found in the temple.
Apr 15, 2009 commentary on the gospel of john, books 32 by origen, 97808214658, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god 1. Commentary on the gospel according to john books 1 10 origen. Book 10, part 1 book 10, part 1 we use cookies to ensure that we. The school of alexandria book two origen preparatory edition 1995 fr. Origen composed at least thirtytwo books of a commentary on the gospel according to john, at the request of st. Commentary on the gospel of matthew book xiii new advent. Jersey city, nj 07304 english text is revised by rose mary halim reverend father tadros y. The idea, which is symbolically set forth in john 10.
This remark i make to you at the outset of my tenth book, for in many passages of scripture i have observed the number ten to have a peculiar privilege, and you. It is available for purchase directly from the cuap website. Links to the works of origen in english, greek, and latin. Reviewed in the united states on october 10, 2017 verified purchase origen is an astute bible commentator and his commentary on saint john a cornucopia for allegorical interpretations. Origen preached them in caesarea, perhaps around 234 or 240, to a congregation of catechumens and faithful. This volume contains what remains of books 32 of origen s commentary on john. A primary function of the commentary on john is to attempt to convey this process to christians, and to show the power available in continued growth. For more free audio books or to become a volunteer reader, visit. An outstanding commentary that does just about everything an evangelical student or teacher of the bible could possibly want from a commentary on john. Origen was born of pagan parents, according to the neoplatonist philosopher. Jul 19, 2008 the gospel of john is one of the most popular and beloved books in the bible, and this fact is reflected in the sheer number of available commentaries on the book. John 10 commentary john gills exposition of the bible. Theology of preterism, dispensationalism, amillennialism, tim lahaye and left behind as well as hal lindsey doctrine, and the postmillennialism and reformed views of john calvin and martin luther.
Origen s main interest is the allegorical interpretation of the gospel according to john, which makes this an important work in the study of origen s mystical thought. John 10 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Commentary on the gospel according to john, books 110 fathers of the church patristic series origen, heine, ronald e. Origen of alexandria s commentary on the epistle to the romans is the oldest extant commentary on romans ca. Pdf origens commentary on john spiritual interpretation. This discourse seems plainly to be a continuation of the closing verses of the ninth chapter. Read john 10 commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. After this he went down to capernaum, he and his mother and his brothers and his disciples. Commentary on the gospel of john books 110 by origen, 97808210292, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Commentary on the gospel of john, book i internet archive. This simple creature the sheep has this special note among all animals, that it quickly hears the voice of the shepherd, follows no one else. Produced by johns hopkins university press in collaboration with the sheridan libraries. Commentary on the gospel of john books 1 10 by origen, 97808210292, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
John 10 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. The scripture, as the expressed will of the unchangeable god, is itself unchangeable and indissoluble olshausen. This work, volume 1 books 15 of origen s commentary on the epistle to the romans fathers of the church 103, has recently been reprinted in paperback by catholic university of america press. In the same manner, it appears to me that the whole people of christ. Edited by allan menzies three leaves from the beginning. Jesus now puts the events of chapter 9 into perspective by contrasting himself, the good shepherd, with the pharisees, whom he identifies with the evil shepherds of ezekiel 34. If i do not the works of my father, believe me not. After all the questions about jesus identity in john 9, jesus tries to explain both the division that surrounds him 9. An account given of him by the inspired penman himself, fairly laying down, in the beginning, what he designed his whole book should be the proof of ver. Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. Of the original thirtytwo books in the commentary on john, only nine have been preserved.
Home fathers of the church commentary on john origen commentary on the gospel of john. Books i, ii, vi, x, xiii, xx, xxviii, xxxii, and a fragment of xix. He incisively gets to the meaning of the text, and is quite willing to devote space to interacting with the views of other commentators, meaning there is never a dull moment. The commentary proceeds verse by verse, and is particularly notable for its emphasis on the spiritual meaning of the. Commentary on the gospel according to john, books 110. Malaty has kindly permitted that his books be published in the coerl. Book 10, part 2 book 10, part 2 we use cookies to ensure that we. Commentary on the gospel of john by origen, paperback. Commentary on the gospel according to john, books 1 10 fathers of the church patristic series 97808210292 by origen and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
Of the original twentyfive books in origen s commentary on the gospel of matthew, only eight have survived in the original greek books 10. Commentary on the gospel according to john, books 32. Commentary on the gospel according to john, books 110, trans. John is so theologically rich that i have found help and insight in a large number of commentaries. In jesus shepherd discourse in john 10, jesus contrasts himself with. This volume contains what remains of books 32 of origens commentary on john. Commentary on the gospel of john, books 32 by origen, 97808214658. Thirtynine of origen s homilies on the gospel of luke survive in jeromes latin translation. Choosing a top five, therefore, is more difficult with this book than it is with most of the others. Commentary on the gospel according to john, books 32 fathers of the church patristic series origen, heine, ronald e.
Most people agree that john, jesus disciple, wrote the 4th gospel. In it, he combated rising gnostic interpretations of the johannine gospel that asserted doctrines such as the existence of two gods. In this v olume, john calvin pro vides an engaging comment ary on the first 23 chapters of genesis. Jesus forms a community around himself over against official judaism 9.
Woe to the shepherds of israel who feed themselves. The gospel of peter, the diatessaron of tatian, the. Origen s commentary on john, books 1 10, and commentary on matthew, books 1, 2, and 10 14. Anf09 10 commentary on matthew, commentary on john jonathan hayward website.
Origen is an astute bible commentator and his commentary on saint john a cornucopia for allegorical interpretations. Commentary on john ancient christian texts book 1 cyril of alexandria. You are not content to fulfil the office, when i am present with you, of a taskmaster to drive me to labour at theology. This volume contains books 1,2,6, and 10, and fragments of books 4 and 5. Of these, only nine books are extant in almost complete form. The temple which christ says he will raise up is the church. Gospel of john 1 commentary new testament matthew henry. Commentary on the gospel according to john, books 110 fathers. Origen, commentary on the gospel according to john.
He was a prolific writer who wrote roughly 2,000 treatises in multiple branches of theology, including textual criticism, biblical exegesis and biblical. Ix, origen on john, origen s commentary on the gospel of john, book ii by origen, translated by allan menzies chapter 11. John 10 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The commentary of origen on the gospel of st matthew oxford. For further information, including links to online text, reader information, rss feeds, cd cover or other formats if available, please go to the librivox catalog page for this recording. Early church fathers christian classics ethereal library. Fragments from a commentary on the gospel of john by heracleon. Study the bible online using commentary on john 10 and more. Commentary on the gospel according to john, books 110 washington. Calvin, john 15091564 alternative translator publisher. John 10 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible.
This volume contains what remains of books 32 of origen s commentary on the gospel according to john, and thus completes the publication of the first full english translation of this work that stands as the beginning of christian scriptural exegesis. Books 1 10 volume 1 of commentary on the gospel according to john, ronald e. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. Home fathers of the church commentary on matthew origen. This document has been generated from xsl extensible.
Commentary on the gospel according to john books 110. Origen composed at least 32 books of a commentary on the gospel according to john, at the request of st. His greatest work is the hexapla, which is a synopsis of six versions of the old testament life. John baptist was now dead and gone, and yet his hearers profited by what they had heard formerly, and, by comparing what they heard then with what they saw now, they gained a double advantage. A secondary interest is the refutation of valentinian gnosticism. Ronald heine introduces his translation with a discussion of the times and circumstances within which the commentary was composed. The gospel of peter, the diatessaron of tatian, the apocalypse of peter, the vision of paul, the apocalypse of the virgin. The commentaries on john and on matthew are both embraced in several manuscripts. For john from time to time, in this book, has expressed great reverence, and that almost to excess, towards the inhabitants of heaven.
From wikisource origen on john, origen s commentary on the gospel of john, book ii by origen, translated by allan menzies chapter 9. Commentaries for john chapter 10 jesus is the good shepherd who is gathering his flock. Home fathers of the church commentary on matthew origen book xiii. Book 10, part 3 origen s commentary on the gospel of john.
And john had a brother called james, who became also one of jesus disciples matthew 4. And i saw another angel ascending from the sunrising, having the seal of the living god, and he cried with a loud voice to the four angels to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea, saying, hurt not either the earth, or the sea, or the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our god on their foreheads. This volume presents the first english translation of the commentary, covering his exegesis of rom 1. The context biblical manuscripts dont include chapter or verse divisions.
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