Steven J. Davis, The Gnostic Chapters: A Critical Edition and Translation of Evagrius Ponticus’ Kephalaia Gnostika in Arabic. Arabic Christianity 5. Leiden: Brill, 2023. viii–425 pp. isbn 978-90-04-53971-6 (hb), 978-90-04-53970-9 (e-book).

Key Points

• Translation enhances understanding of Evagrius Ponticus' theological perspectives, offering a new lens on ancient texts.
• The critical edition includes comprehensive notes, contextualizing Kephalaia Gnostika within Arabic Christianity.
• Approach involves meticulous analysis of text variations, ensuring accuracy and fidelity in translation and interpretation.
• This work highlights the cultural intersections of early Christianity and Arabic traditions, inviting further inquiry into their connections.