Nicholas of Lyra's Apocalypse Commentary

Authors

Philip D.W. Krey

Files

Document Type

Edition and/or Translation

Description

Surveys of the history of biblical exegesis and, in particular, the history of Apocalypse commentaries rarely fail to allude to Nicholas of Lyra O.F.M. (1270-1349) as the greatest biblical exegete of the fourteenth century. Late medieval and Reformation verses were written about him. Nicholas was born in the town of Lyre, near Evreux in Normandy. Since Evreux was a center of Jewish studies, he was able to cultivate his interest in Hebrew and to become thoroughly acquainted with the Talmud, Midrash, and the works of Rashi (Solomon ben Issac, 1045-1105). Lyra's attraction to Rashi's literal method would have a profound influence on his exegetical style.

Publication Date

7-1-1997

Publisher

Medieval Institute Publications

City

Kalamazoo

ISBN

9781580443913

Keywords

Apocalyptic Commentaries, Biblical Commentaries

Disciplines

Biblical Studies | Christianity | History of Christianity | Medieval Studies

Comments

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Citation for Published Book

Krey, Philip D.W., ed. Nicholas of Lyra's Apocalypse Commentary. Kalamazoo, MI: Medieval Institute Publications, 1997.