With Reverence for the Word: Medieval Scriptural Exegesis in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

McAuliffe, Jane Dammen; Barry D. Walfish; Joseph W. Goering (eds.)

ISBN 10: 0195137272 / ISBN 13: 9780195137279

Published by Oxford University Press, 2003

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Oxford University Press, 2003. Hardcover, no jacket (as issued). 488 pp. AS NEW, and as shown in our photo.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: With Reverence for the Word: Medieval Scriptural Exegesis in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195137272
• ISBN 13: 9780195137279
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: As New
• Seller catalogs:
  • Biblical Studies

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Jane Dammen McAuliffe is at Georgetown University. Barry Walfish is a Judaica Specialist and Joseph Goering is a Professor of History and Director of the Center for the Study of Religion, both at the University of Toronto.