Job in the Medieval World

In this second of a three-volume work, Vicchio addresses the Job traditions as interpreted in the period of the Middle Ages--in Jewish, Christian and Islamic sources. From the Vulgate to the Qur'an, from Maimonides to Calvin, Vicchio addresses the complexities of the ""reception history"" of intriguing work. Two appendices address how Job has been treated throughout history in literature, in drama, and in medicine. Volume 1: Job in the Ancient World Volume 2: Job in the Medieval World Volume 3: Job in the Modern World Stephen J. Vicchio is Professor of Philosophy at College of Notre Dame of Maryland. He is also the author of The Voice from the Whirlwind.

Author: Stephen J. Vicchio
Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
Published: 10/04/2006
Pages: 264
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.82lbs
Size: 9.02h x 6.40w x 0.57d
ISBN13: 9781597525336
ISBN10: 1597525332
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Biblical Commentary | Old Testament | General
- Religion | Biblical Studies | Exegesis & Hermeneutics
- Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation | General

About the Author
Stephen J. Vicchio is Professor of Philosophy at College of Notre Dame of Maryland. He is also the author of 'The Voice from the Whirlwind.'