Who was Theophylact?

Who was Theophylact?

Theophylact was born in the mid-11th century at Euripus (Chalcis) in Euboea, at the time part of the Byzantine Empire (now Greece ). He became a deacon at Constantinople, attained a high reputation as a scholar, and became the tutor of Constantine Doukas , son of the Emperor Michael VII, for whom he wrote The Education of Princes.

Is there an English translation of Theophylact’s commentary on the New Testament?

The first English translation (and the first in any modern Western European language) of Theophylact’s commentaries on the New Testament, The Explanation of the Gospels, is available from Chrysostom Press. Work is underway to complete the English translation of his commentaries on the Book of Acts and the Epistles.

Who was blessed Theophylactus of Ochrid?

Blessed Theophylactus of Ochrid (ca. 1050/60-ca. 1108) was one of the most famous Byzantine biblical scholars and exegete. He was born on the Greek island of Euboia, close to Athens, some time between 1050 and 1060.