This volume represents the first trilateral exploration of medieval scriptural interpretation. During the medieval period the three exegetical traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam produced a vast literature, one of great diversity but also one of numerous cross-cultural similarities. Editor(s): McAuliffe, Jane Dammen; Walfish, Barry D.; Goering, Joseph Ward. Num Pages: 512 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRAC; HRC; HRH; HRJ; HRLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 162 x 26. Weight in Grams: 712. . 2010. paperback. . . . .

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Title: With Reverence for the Word : Medieval Scriptural Exegesis in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam: Medieval Scriptural Exegesis in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication Date: 2010
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0199755752
ISBN 13: 9780199755752
Binding: Soft cover
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"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 scriptural exegesis."--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 for the Word is both a readable and informative collection of essays important to the study of medieval scriptural exegesis." --Journal of Near Eastern Studies

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JDM is President and Professor of History at Bryn Mawr College, previously Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Georgetown University. She sits on the Council on Foreign Relations. BDW is cross-appointed as Collection Development Department for the University of Toronto Library and Professor of Religions Studies. JWG is cross-appointed to the departments of History and Medieval Studies at the University of Toronto.

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