
The Latin Bible stands at the heart of Western culture. For almost fifteen hundred years, it was the principal source for scholars, philosophers, and theologians to reflect on the ideas and narratives which shaped society in Europe and beyond. It continues to feature in Christian liturgy, music, and art, and has influenced both Latin and vernacular language and literature. Manuscripts of the Latin Bible showcase the artistic and technical achievements of Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages, and it was the first book to be produced with Gutenberg's printing press. Biblical interpretation played a central role in education, from sermons in antiquity to medieval schools and the development of the university.The Oxford Handbook of the Latin Bible contains thirty-one chapters covering the history of the Latin Bible from its earliest translations (the Vetus Latina), the revisions by Jerome and others leading to the Vulgate, the achievements and innovations of the Carolingian period and Middle Ages, the development of modern scholarship, and the twentieth-century innovation of the Nova Vulgata. It includes discussions of key figures and interpreters, the most important manuscripts, and the significance of the Latin Bible in multiple fields.The international team of contributors includes many of the world's leading authorities, along with representatives of a new generation of researchers developing new approaches and insights into this rich and diverse material. Each chapter introduces the current state of scholarship, with extensive references to key literature and electronic resources. This volume provides a unique overview of one of the world's most important books.
This volume investigates the historical development, cultural impact, and scholarly significance of the Latin Bible from its inception in Late Antiquity to its modern iterations. Edited by H. A. G. Houghton, the work synthesizes contributions from an international team of experts to provide a comprehensive framework for understanding the text's evolution. The chapters utilize historical, philological, and codicological data to trace the transition from the Vetus Latina to the Vulgate and beyond, situating the Bible within the broader context of European intellectual and artistic history.
What You Will Find
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Scholars and students of theology and history recognize this volume as a definitive reference work for the study of the Latin Bible. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose and the high level of expertise provided by the contributors.
Page Count:
560
Publication Date:
2023-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190886110
ISBN-13:
9780190886110
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