Author Description
The Introduction Provides An Overview Of The History Of The Latin Bible, With A Summary Of The Contents Of Each Chapter In This Handbook And The Rationale For Their Arrangement. It Then Discusses The Terminology For Referring To The Latin Bible, Along With A Mini-glossary Of Specialist Terms In Manuscript And Textual Studies Which Appear In The Chapters. The Principal Editions Of The Latin Bible Are Introduced, Along With Other Resources For Its Study Such As Book Series And Databases. Finally, The Conventions For The Handbook Are Explained, Such As Spelling Practices For Latin And Proper Nouns-- Provided By Publisher.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the complex history, transmission, and scholarly reception of the Latin Bible from antiquity to the modern era. Edited by H. A. G. Houghton, the handbook synthesizes contributions from leading experts to provide a comprehensive framework for understanding the development of Latin biblical texts, their manuscript traditions, and their influence on Western culture.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Historical overview of Latin biblical translations and revisions
- Methodologies for manuscript and textual analysis
- Glossary of specialized terminology for codicology and philology
- Survey of principal editions, databases, and research resources
Scope Limits
- Does not provide a complete critical edition of the Latin Bible itself
- Focuses primarily on the Latin tradition rather than Greek or Hebrew source texts
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars and students of theology and history recognize this work as a foundational reference for navigating the technical complexities of Latin biblical studies. The text is noted for its academic rigor and serves as a primary resource for those engaging with manuscript research and textual criticism.
Page Count:
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Publication Date:
2022-01-01
Publisher:
New York : Oxford University Press, [2022]
ISBN-10:
0190886129
ISBN-13:
9780190886127
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