Interpretation and reception
Nisibene Hymns
Ephrem the Syrian
Poetic speakers personify Death, Sin and Satan. Distinguishes involuntary resurrection of sinners from gracious resurrection sought by the speaker; resurrection to punishment is not equivalent to salvation. Whole hymn collection counts once; speeches are dramatic theology, not reported interviews.
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Edition and location
J. T. Sarsfield Stopford, NPNF second series 13 (1890 as website credits); New Advent revised HTML
Hymn 35 opening; Hymn 38 final stanza 11 and Hymn 39 opening