The Cambridge Gloss on the Apocalypse : Cambridge University Library Dd. X. 16.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

MCALLISTER, ColinL.

Series:

Corpus Christianorum in Translation

Corpus Christianorum in Translation ; v.36

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

E document (Biblical criticism).

Christian philosophy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (168 pages)

Place of Publication:

Turnhout, Belgium : Brepols Publishers, 2020.

Summary:

The Cambridge Gloss on the Apocalypse is an anonymous Hiberno-Latin commentary on the Book of Revelation, preserved in a manuscript from Cambridge University Library. This scholarly work, edited by Roger Gryson and translated by Colin McAllister, explores the exegetical tradition of the early medieval period, drawing heavily on the hermeneutical methods of Tyconius. It presents a verse-by-verse analysis of the Apocalypse, employing a concise style of commentary that focuses on moral and allegorical interpretations. The text is notable for its emphasis on heretical teachings and the hierarchical structure within the Church. The commentary is contextualized within the 'Northumbrian Golden Age,' highlighting influences from scholars like Bede. The work is intended for scholars and students of theology and medieval studies, offering insights into early Christian interpretative traditions and the socio-cultural milieu of the time. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9782503582412

2503582419

OCLC:

1237862931