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Narsai of Nisibis on Divine Pedagogy

Expected online publication date:  10 November 2026

Andrew Younan
Affiliation:
Seminary of Mar Abba the Great

Summary

An important metaphor for Narsai's theological outlook is that of the school, wherein all of salvation history is seen as God's classroom. Divine pedagogy offers a lens through which Narsai's theology can be viewed as a unified whole, providing us with penetrating insights into human nature, transformation, education, and God's activity in the world. Ultimately, what it means for God to teach and for humanity to learn is not mere intellectual fulfilment, but a transformation of the entire human person, culminating in a relationship of love towards the Creator and other human beings. This Element will be organized as a single overarching argument composed of thematic sections wherein Narsai's insights are brought together. These sections will then be divided into three subsections, each analysing and presenting selections from a different metrical homily (memra), providing concrete examples that illustrate the breadth of Narsai's thought.

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Narsai of Nisibis on Divine Pedagogy
  • Andrew Younan, Seminary of Mar Abba the Great
  • Online ISBN: 9781047761598
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Narsai of Nisibis on Divine Pedagogy
  • Andrew Younan, Seminary of Mar Abba the Great
  • Online ISBN: 9781047761598
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