Juvencus' Four Books of the Gospels - Bilingual Latin-English Edition | Routledge Later Latin Poetry Collection | Perfect for Biblical Studies & Classical Literature Research
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Juvencus’ Evangeliorum libri IV, or "The Four Books of the Gospels," is a verse rendering of the gospel narrative written ca. 330 CE. Consisting of around 3200 hexameter lines, it is the first of the Latin "Biblical epics" to appear in antiquity, and the first classicizing, hexameter poem on a Christian topic to appear in the western tradition. As such, it is an important text in literary and cultural history. This is the first English translation of the entire poem. The lack of a full English translation has kept many scholars and students, particularly those outside of Classics, and many educated general readers from discovering it. With a thorough introduction to aid in the interpretation and appreciation of the text this clear and accessible English translation will enable a clearer understanding of the importance of Juvencus’ work to later Latin poetry and to the early Church.
Customer Reviews
Dr McGill's translation is well written and makes Juvencus' poem accessible and enjoyable. Further, Dr McGill provides what, in my opinion, is the true highlight of the book: a peek behind the curtain into the craft of translation. Seeing the tools used and choices made both by Juvencus in his original creation and, secondarily, by Dr McGill in his modern workshop is incredibly interesting and adds to the reader's appreciation of both works.
