Invitation to Syriac Christianity

"A courageous work. . . .meant to become a useful point of departure for teaching, learning, and further research on the numerous facets of Syriac literature. I have no doubt that the volume will serve this function in the best way." * Reading Religion *
"This volume represents a broad and accessible introduction to the material of Syriac studies, suitable for scholars of classics and the ancient world looking to familiarize themselves with this important late ancient language and its literary tradition. . . . also well suited for use as a sourcebook for undergraduate teaching." * Bryn Mawr Classical Review *
"This volume is warmly recommended to every library that wants to keep history alive and help its students understand the present and future of an often-forgotten Christianity, through an appeal to the past epitomized in the excellent sources that this book skillfully presents." * Scripta Classica Israelica *
"An essential resource. . . .The rich array of texts succeeds in captivating the audience’s attention and inviting them to further study." * Religion *
 "Through the selection of sources and the introductory materials, the editors guide readers through the Christian history of these regions…The result is a landmark volume that will be essential reading for church history seminars, ministers, and laity interested in the origins and history of the faith, and for scholars looking to familiarize themselves with the Syriac tradition." * RESTORATION QUARTERLY *
"The expertise of these editors is unimpeachable, and they have produced an extraordinary volume that is sure to become a standard introduction to Syriac Christianity." * Fides et Historia *