Gorgias Press Hippolytus of Rome: Daniel and Chronicon

Explore foundational texts of early Christianity with this scholarly volume from Gorgias Press. Part of the Gorgias Studies in Early Christianity and Patristics series, this book provides a complete English translation and introduction to two essential works by Hippolytus of Rome. This collection features the Commentary on Daniel, which stands as the earliest extant Christian commentary on a biblical book. Alongside this, you will find the Chronicon, recognized as the first extant Christian historical work. These writings offer a rare look into the beginnings of Christian biblical interpretation and historical record-keeping. This volume is an essential resource for students, historians, and theologians interested in the roots of Christian thought and the development of early historical writing. By providing direct access to these primary sources through reliable translation, this book serves as a vital tool for academic research and deep study into the history of the early Church.