Commodianus

Commodianus is the first volume of the Oxford Early Christian Texts series. This scholarly work provides a new critical edition and the first complete English translation of the poetry written by Commodianus, the earliest surviving Christian poet. Integrating history and religion, the text examines the political and social instability of the third century CE. The volume includes an extensive introduction and commentary that address complex linguistic, historical, and theological themes.

This work of literary criticism and Christian theology analyzes the poet's unique views on eschatology and the experiences of early Christians facing warfare and persecution. By studying manuscript evidence, the author offers a fresh perspective on Latin poetry and Roman literary traditions. This volume of the Oxford Early Christian Texts series serves as a primary resource for students and specialists in ancient history, classics, and the early Christian church.