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

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

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0195137272 | ISBN-13: 978-0195137279 | Publication Date: January 2, 2003

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.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"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

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.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 512 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (January 2, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195137272
• ISBN-13: 978-0195137279
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,802,044 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)