Overview
This volume is the first trilateral exploration of medieval scriptural interpretation. The vast literature written during the medieval period is one of both great diversity and numerous cross-cultural similarities. These essays explore this rich heritage of biblical and qur'anic interpretation.
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Author: Jane Dammen McAuliffe (President, President, Bryn Mawr College) ,
Barry D. Walfish (Judaica Specialist, University of Toronto Library, Judaica Specialist, University of Toronto Library, University of Toronto) ,
Joseph W. Goering (Professor of History, Professor of History, University of Toronto)
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc
Dimensions:
Width: 23.90cm
, Height: 4.30cm
, Length: 16.00cm
Weight: 0.866kg
ISBN: 9780195137279
ISBN 10: 0195137272
Pages: 512
Publication Date: 13 February 2003
Audience:
College/higher education
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
With Reverence for the Word is both a readable and informative collection of essays important for the study of medieval scriptural exegesis. Shari L. Lowin, Journal of Near Eastern Studies
"""This volume would serve as a wonderful course book for undergraduates and graduates, one that illustrates both the signal differences and the surprising parallels within and among the three Abrahamic traditions of scriptual exegisis.--Speculum ""Indispensable ... deserves an honored place on the shelves of public and private research libraries everywhere.""--Catholic Biblical Quarterly ""A rich feast ... the three 'courses' of the book offer significant contributions to our understanding of exegesis in each specific tradition.""--Journal of the American Academy of Religion ""With Reverence of the Word is both a readable and informative collection of essays important to the study fo medieval scriptural exegesis."" --Journal of Near Eastern Studies"
The utmost accomplishment of the book is the contributions themselves, many of which are scholarly gems. Journal of the American Oriental Society With Reverence for the Word is both a readable and informative collection of essays important for the study of medieval scriptural exegesis. Shari L. Lowin, Journal of Near Eastern Studies For anyone involved in 'scriptual reasoning' or 'meetings for better understanding' with those of other faiths, or for those interested in the middle ages, this could be a valuable volume to dip into. Dr Lee Gatiss, Churchman
The utmost accomplishment of the book is the contributions themselves, many of which are scholarly gems. Journal of the American Oriental Society With Reverence for the Word is both a readable and informative collection of essays important for the study of medieval scriptural exegesis. Shari L. Lowin, Journal of Near Eastern Studies
