Ephrem the Syrian and Jewish

Christian Alexander

Where does Ephrem the Syrian run on Jewish Christianity spectrum? I am trying to discern what he knew of Jewish Christianity in the first 3-6 centuries AD. I know he is Syriac. I read Factbook and several encyclopedias. This is spurred from a book suggestion. Ephrem, a 'Jewish' Sage A Comparison of the Exegetical Writings of St. Ephrem the Syrian and Jewish Traditions by Elena Narinskaya. 

MJ. Smith

I am trying to discern what he knew of Jewish Christianity in the first 3-6 centuries AD.

Interesting PhD dissertation project - I know Kees den Biesen published a bibliography which is where I'd go for references. It is my understanding that by the 4th century the church at Edessa & Nisibis was becoming less Jewish in its liturgy and scripture interpretation and developing its own distinct tradition. But one can certainly see elements of Jewish scripture interpretation in his writings.