Job in the Medieval World
| Author | : Stephen J. Vicchio |
| Publisher | : Wipf and Stock Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 253 |
| Release | : 2006-10-04 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781498276566 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1498276563 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (563 Downloads) |
Download or read book Job in the Medieval World written by Stephen J. Vicchio and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2006-10-04 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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