Commentary on the Holy Gospel of Luke - Monk Euthymios Zigabenos

Commentary on the Holy Gospel of Luke

By: Monk Euthymios Zigabenos, Nun Christina

Paperback | 8 November 2024

At a Glance

Paperback


$50.02

or 4 interest-free payments of $12.51 with

 or 

Aims to ship in 7 to 10 business days

Euthymios Zigabenos (Greek: Îa½Î¸ÏμιÎÏ Î-ιγαβηνÏÏ; died after 1118) was a 12th-century Byzantine Greek monk and theologian known for his prolific writings and staunch defense of Orthodox Christianity.

Details about Zigabenos' life are scarce. It is known that he was a monk residing in a monastery dedicated to the Virgin Mary near Constantinople. He gained the favor of Emperor Alexios I Komnenos and his daughter, Anna Komnene, who praised his erudition and piety in her historical work, the Alexiad.

Zigabenos is best known for his theological treatises, notably the Panoplia Dogmatike ("Full Armor of Doctrine"). Commissioned by Emperor Alexios I, this extensive work systematically refutes various heresies, ranging from early Christian sects to contemporary movements like the Bogomils. The Panoplia Dogmatike remains a valuable source of information on these groups, particularly the Bogomils, whom Zigabenos personally encountered.

In addition to his polemical writings, Zigabenos authored commentaries on the Psalms, the Gospels, and the Pauline Epistles. These commentaries, largely based on the writings of the Church Fathers (patristic sources), demonstrate his deep knowledge of Scripture and tradition.

Euthymios Zigabenos' writings played a crucial role in upholding Orthodox Christianity during a time of intellectual and spiritual ferment. His works, particularly the Panoplia Dogmatike, continue to be studied by theologians and historians interested in Byzantine religious thought and the history of Christian heresies.

More in Orthodox & Oriental Churches

The Lives of Sts. John and Euthymius - George the Monk
Our Father : Tradition Books - Alexander Schmemann

RRP $25.45

$19.35

24%
OFF
Night Owls : Penguin Archive - Nikolai Leskov
The History of Central Asia : The Age of the Silk Roads - Christoph  Baumer
The Angelic Life : A Vision of Orthodox Monasticism - Father Ephraim
All-Night Vigil : for Choir and Laity - HOLY TRINITY MONASTERY

RRP $29.99

$27.90

Twelve Passion Gospels - HOLY TRINITY MONASTERY

RRP $5.99

$5.95

Field Cultivating Salvation : Cultivating Salvation - IGNATIUS BRIANCHANINOV