Odes of Solomon

A collection of 42 odes or hymns, probably dating from the end of the 1st century, known to the early Christian Church. One of the most beautiful collections of early Christian poetry.|||Survives in Syriac (Peshitta; oldest complete Syriac manuscript 10th c.), Greek (Papyrus Bodmer XI), and Coptic (Pistis Sophia). Earliest extant manuscripts date from the end of the 3rd century and the beginning of the 4th century.|||Most scholars date the Odes to the end of the 1st century CE or the beginning of the 2nd century.|||Not canonical in any tradition. Highly regarded by early Christians.|||42 hymns celebrating the incarnation, the resurrection, and the mystical union of the soul with God. Often compared to the Gospel of John.|||Charlesworth, J. H. The Odes of Solomon. Oxford University Press, 1973.|||Lattke, M. Odes of Solomon. Fortress Press, 1991.|||Odes of Solomon — Early Jewish Writings|https://www.earlyjewishwritings.com/odesofsolomon.html|Full translation and scholarly resources.;; Odes of Solomon — Wikipedia|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odes_of_Solomon|Background and scholarly discussion.|||" I am the beloved of the Lord, and I am his child, and I will sing his praises forever." — Odes of Solomon 1:1