This article examines the primary distinctions between the Gospel books published by Patriarch Athanasius III Dabbās in 1706 in two versions – a standard one (the Tetraevangelion) and one containing anonymous comments (the “Lectionary”). The author conducts research on Dabbās’s translation, investigating medieval and modern Patristic and Scriptura…[Read more]

This article investigates a little-known yet highly significant facet of the Arabic liturgical Gospel books – the commentary that was introduced into the Gospel readings
from at least the 11th century to the 19th century, notably during the time of Patriarch Athanasios III Dabbās, the last publisher to include this commentary. This study aims to…[Read more]