Introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Maps vii
4. Introduction ix
5. Note on Terms xv
6. The Aramaic World at the Beginning of the First Millennium xviii
7. ONE. Origins 1
8. TWO. Between Memory and History 25
9. THREE. The Solitaries 61
10. FOUR. God as Teacher 83
11. FIVE. Missionary Communities 113
12. SIX. Separations and Flourishing 140
13. SEVEN. Traditions and New Influences 176
14. EIGHT. Diaspora and Encounters with the West 204
15. Glossary 233
16. Chart of Syriac Churches by Christology 237
17. Chronology 241
18. Bibliography 257
19. References for Excerpts 264
20. Index 271