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Reading the rabbis : Christian Hebraism in the works of Herbert of Bosham / by Eva De Visscher.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Visscher, Eva De.
- Series:
- Commentaria 5.
- Commentaria, 1874-8236 ; Volume 5
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Christian Hebraists--England--History--12th century.
- Christian Hebraists.
- Christianity and other religions--Relations--Judaism--History--12th century.
- Christianity and other religions.
- Judaism--Relations--Christianity--History--12th century.
- Judaism.
- Herbert, of Bosham, active 12th century--Knowledge--Judaism.
- Herbert.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (238 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Leiden, Netherlands : Brill, 2014.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- In Reading the Rabbis Eva De Visscher examines the Hebrew scholarship of Englishman Herbert of Bosham (c.1120-c.1194). Chiefly known as the loyal secretary and hagiographer of Archbishop Thomas Becket and enemy of Henry II, he appears here as an outstanding Hebraist whose linguistic proficiency and engagement with Rabbinic sources, including contemporary teachers, were unique for a northern-European Christian of his time. Two commentaries on the Psalms by Herbert form the focus of scrutiny. In demonstrating influence from Jewish and Christian texts such as Rashi, Hebrew-French glossaries, Hebrew-Latin Psalters, and Victorine scholarship, De Visscher situates Herbert within the context of an increased interest in the revision of Jerome's Latin Bible and literal exegesis, and a heightened Christian awareness of Jewish 'other-ness'.
- Contents:
- Preliminary Material
- Introduction
- I. How Much Hebrew did Herbert Know?
- II. Hebrew Learning Tools
- III. The Use of Rabbinic Sources
- IV. Negotiating Christian and Jewish Authorities
- V. The Practice of Literal Exegesis
- Epilogue
- Appendix 1. Lists of Hebrew and French Words
- Appendix 2. Plates of London, St Paul s Cathedral Library, MS 2
- Bibliography
- Index.
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 90-04-25573-7
- OCLC:
- 868282931
- Publisher Number:
- 10.1163/9789004255739 DOI
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