Origen's Lost Commenatires on Psalms (Codex Monacensis Graecus 314)

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This collection includes homilies on the following Psalms: 15, 36, 67, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 80, and 81

This text introduces a critical edition of newly discovered homilies by Origen on the Psalms, contained in Codex Monacensis Graecus 314. The editor describes the excitement surrounding this "grossartigen Fund" (magnificent find) and the collaborative process of transcribing and verifying the authenticity of the work through scholarly meetings and comparisons with existing fragments and Rufinus's Latin translation. The text also highlights key characteristics of Origen's style in these homilies, such as his philological approach to scripture, his use of rhetorical devices like personification, and his engagement with different interpretations, including those from Jewish contexts and various heresies, suggesting a potential later dating and location for their delivery. Finally, a detailed description of the physical manuscript, including its history and content list, is provided, emphasizing its significance for understanding Origen's extensive, though often fragmented, work on the Psalms.