by Melito of Sardis (d. 180 a.d.) This text preserves an early version of the Virgin's Dormition, and perhaps the earliest known in Latin. It is dated by most scholars to sometime in the fifth century. The narrative's manuscript tradition often includes a brief prologue, in which Melito explains t … [Read more...]
Because The Lord Has Sworn An Oath
by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon The scene at Mount Moriah, where Abraham prepared to offer his son Isaac, has long lived in Christian memory as a source of theological reflection. Melito, a 2nd century bishop of Sardis, commented on the event at some length in a Paschal homily. In this comment we … [Read more...]
Types and Typos
by Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon Once again, Fr. Patrick hits it out of the park. The special soteriological significance of various Old Testament figures has long been recognized. In the second century, for instance, Melito, the bishop of Sardis, wrote: "Surely, in the patriarchs, in the … [Read more...]
