Description: Introducing Medieval Biblical Interpretation The Senses of Scripture in Premodern Exegesis by Ian Christopher Levy This introductory guide offers a thorough overview of medieval biblical interpretation. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Christianity Today 2019 Book Award Winner This introductory guide, written by a leading expert in medieval theology and church history, offers a thorough overview of medieval biblical interpretation. After an opening chapter sketching the necessary background in patristic exegesis (especially the hermeneutical teaching of Augustine), the book progresses through the Middle Ages from the eighth to the fifteenth centuries, examining all the major movements, developments, and historical figures of the period. Rich in primary text engagement and comprehensive in scope, it is the only current, compact introduction to the whole range of medieval exegesis." Back Cover "This is not simply a book about the past. It is a sly way of showing how to interpret the Bible today. Ian Levy, a learned scholar thoroughly at home in medieval culture and thought, introduces contemporary Christians to the deep spiritual world that opens up when the Bible is read as the Word of God."-- Robert Louis Wilken , University of Virginia"Levy has taken a vast amount of information that often is available only to the specialist and made it easily and enjoyably accessible to non-experts. For those unfamiliar with medieval biblical interpretation, this volume is a readable yet rich introduction to the topic. It lays out the broad trajectory of medieval biblical interpretation and demonstrates its relevance for the Christian church today."-- Greg Peters , Torrey Honors Institute, Biola University"With discriminating erudition, as deep as it is wide, and unfailing clarity of exposition, Levy covers the sweep of Western Christian biblical exegesis from the church fathers to the fifteenth century. As he shows, whether as monks, pastors, or masters in the schools, medieval exegetes had more in common than has sometimes been imagined. Levys book provides a rich banquet for both specialist and nonspecialist readers interested in the history of biblical exegesis and offers food for thought for scholars currently engaged in biblical study."-- Marcia L. Colish , Oberlin College; visiting fellow in history, Yale University"In this excellent introduction, Levy proves himself a skillful and surefooted guide across the extensive, varied, and often rugged terrain of medieval scriptural exegesis. With an admirable focus on primary texts, Levy enables a wide range of medieval interpreters--from Bede and Sedulius Scottus to Nicholas of Lyra and John Wyclif--to speak across the centuries to us, challenging modern understandings of the Bible and its interpretation. As learned as it is accessible, this volume will be as helpful to the seasoned scholar as it is instructive for the novice."-- Franklin T. Harkins , Boston College"This short introduction to the history of medieval biblical studies shows the relevance of this field for todays theology and exegesis. Few are in a better position to introduce this material than Ian Levy, and he does it brilliantly in this book."-- Frans van Liere , Calvin College; author of Introduction to the Medieval Bible "Simultaneously a work of rigorous intellectual history and a handbook for recovering a lost way of reading, this book offers close readings of selected interpretive examples from across both the monastic and scholastic tradition, paying special attention to the interpretation of the letters of Paul."-- Rachel Fulton Brown , author of Mary and the Art of Prayer: The Hours of the Virgin in Medieval Christian Life and Thought Author Biography Ian Christopher Levy (PhD, Marquette University) is professor of historical theology at Providence College in Providence, Rhode Island. He is the author or editor of numerous books, including Holy Scripture and the Quest for Authority at the End of the Middle Ages. Table of Contents ContentsIntroduction1. The Age of the Fathers2. The Early Middle Ages3. The Schools of the Eleventh Century: From Bec to Reims4. The Monks of the Twelfth Century5. The School of St. Victor6. The Schools of the Twelfth Century: From Laon to Paris7. Exegesis in the Universities of the Later Middle Ages8. Applied Exegesis: The New Testament and the Medieval PapacyConclusion: Can Medieval Exegesis Speak to Us Today?Indexes Long Description Christianity Today Book Award Winner This introductory guide, written by a leading expert in medieval theology and church history, offers a thorough overview of medieval biblical interpretation. After an opening chapter sketching the necessary background in patristic exegesis (especially the hermeneutical teaching of Augustine), the book progresses through the Middle Ages from the eighth to the fifteenth centuries, examining all the major movements, developments, and historical figures of the period. Rich in primary text engagement and comprehensive in scope, it is the only current, compact introduction to the whole range of medieval exegesis. Details ISBN080104880X Author Ian Christopher Levy ISBN-10 080104880X ISBN-13 9780801048807 Format Paperback Publisher Baker Publishing Group Pages 320 Year 2018 Publication Date 2018-02-20 Short Title Introducing Medieval Biblical Interpretation Language English Subtitle The Letter and Spirit of Premodern Exegesis UK Release Date 2018-02-20 Imprint Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group Place of Publication Ada, MI Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2018-02-20 NZ Release Date 2018-02-20 US Release Date 2018-02-20 DEWEY 220.60902 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:117876397;
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