Die Skeireins

The Skeireins is a fragmentary commentary on the Gospel of John written in the Gothic language, dating back to the fourth century. Erich Mayr's 1913 edition, published by G.D.W. Callwey, emerged during a period of intense academic focus on Germanic philology and the reconstruction of early Gothic linguistic structures. It serves as an essential primary source for understanding the theological and cultural landscape of the Visigothic people under the influence of Arian Christianity.

This specific scholarly edition was produced to provide a clearer, more accessible text for researchers and students of historical linguistics. The design followed the traditional academic conventions of the early twentieth century, prioritizing typographical clarity to present the reconstructed Gothic text alongside relevant notes. It was received by the academic community as a helpful, grounded contribution to the study of the Wulfila Bible, solidifying its place in the long tradition of philological inquiry into the Gothic language.