Interpretation of Scripture: Practice: A Selection of Works of Hugh, Andrew, Richard, and Leontius of St Victor, and of Robert of Melun, Peter Comesto

Harkins, Franklin T, van Liere, Frans

ISBN 10: 2503553125 / ISBN 13: 9782503553122

Published by Brepols Publishers, 2015

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Interpretation of Scripture: Practice: A Selection of Works of Hugh, Andrew, Richard, and Leontius of St Victor, and of Robert of Melun, Peter Comesto
• Publisher: Brepols Publishers
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 2503553125
• ISBN 13: 9782503553122
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Thanks to the pathbreaking work of Beryl Smalley, more than a half century ago, today we recognize the central place of the so-called School of Saint Victor in the history of biblical exegesis. By the mid-twelfth century, the abbey had gained a reputation for solid Christian teaching, with an emphasis on biblical studies and history. This volume contains commentaries and examples of biblical exegesis by Hugh and Andrew of Saint Victor, Sermons by Richard of Saint Victor and Maurice of Sully, the Quaestiones in divina pagina by Robert of Melun, Richard's invective against judaizers, De Emmanuele, and a poetic paraphrase of Ruth by Leonius of Saint Victor, encompassing the broad range of biblical exegetical practice at the abbey.

About the Author

Frans van Liere studied theology and medieval studies at the University of Groningen, the Netherlands, and is Professor of History at Calvin College. He has published extensively on medieval biblical exegesis and twelfth-century intellectual history. His most recent publications include Andrew of Saint Victor, Commentary on Samuel and Kings (2009) and Interpretation of Scripture: Theory (Victorine Texts in Translation), Volume 3 (co-edited with Franklin Harkins, 2012).