Jerome, Epistle 106 (On the Psalms)

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Focusing on patristic biblical interpretation, this volume presents the first accessible English translation and commentary of Jerome's Epistle 106. It explores various textual and exegetical options of the Psalms, drawing from Greek, Latin, and Hebrew sources. The work provides insightful commentary on the Gallican Psalter, showcasing Jerome's translation of Origen's hexaplaric edition. This treatise offers a unique glimpse into the textual complexities of the Psalter in the late fourth century and exemplifies ancient philological scholarship on the Bible.