The series is devoted to Christian texts from the Greek-speaking parts of the ancient Roman Empire. Published since 1897 (first in Leipzig, then in Berlin) by the Royal Prussian Academy under the project Griechische Christliche Schriftsteller, which was continued by the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy, the series offers large critical editions accompanied by historical introductions and indices of those works that have not been included in other major editions. When complete, the series will provide complete coverage of the first three centuries.
From the great commentary on the first historical books of the Old Testament (CPG 7430) by Procopius of Gaza (465/470-526/530), this volume includes the commentary on the book of exodus, published for the first time in the complete Greek text. Alongside Procopius' continuous text is hidden a collection of excerpts from works whose original versions have been lost, including by Origen and Didymus the Blind.
Karin Metzler, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.
