The Book of Jeremiah

by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.

Overview

Retrieves rich historical biblical insights for readers of Jeremiah today

In this volume, part of the Bible in Medieval Tradition series, Joy Schroeder provides substantial excerpts from seven noteworthy biblical interpreters who commented on Jeremiah between the ninth and fifteenth centuries.

Following a survey of early and medieval Christian authors and their interpretive approaches, Schroeder offers original translations from medieval commentators writing on twenty-four chapters of Jeremiah, including all chapters present in major western lectionaries. In addition to her clear, readable renderings of texts from authors including Thomas Aquinas, Nicholas of Lyra, and Denis the Carthusian, Schroeder provides an introduction to each author represented, locating him within his historical and theological context. The well-chosen selections in this masterful volume illustrate the rich diversity of medieval approaches to biblical interpretation and offer an intriguing glimpse into the worldview of medieval commentators.

MEDIEVAL AUTHORS REPRESENTED:

Rabanus Maurus
Rupert of Deutz
Albert the Great
Hugh of St. Cher
Thomas Aquinas
Nicholas of Lyra
Denis the Carthusian

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781467447904
Publisher:	Eerdmans, William B. Publishing Company
Publication date:	07/31/2017
Series:	The Bible in Medieval Tradition (BMT)
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	333
File size:	524 KB

About the Author

 Joy A. Schroeder is professor of church history at Trinity Lutheran Seminary, professor of religion at Capital University, and holder of the Bergener Chair of Theology and Religion at both schools in Columbus, Ohio. Her previous books include Deborah's Daughters: Gender Politics and Biblical Interpretation and the Bible in Medieval Tradition volume on Genesis.
Joy A. Schroeder is professor of church history at Trinity Lutheran Seminary, professor of religion at Capital University, and holder of the Bergener Chair of Theology and Religion at both schools in Columbus, Ohio.

Table of Contents

Editors' Preface vii

Abbreviations x

Introduction 1

Authors and Texts 7

Patristic Interpretations of Jeremiah 11

Rabanus Maurus and Carolingian Interpretation 14

Rupert of Deutz 19

Albert the Great 22

Hugh of St. Cher and the Dominican Postill 24

Thomas Aquinas 29

Nicholas of Lyra 35

Denis the Carthusian 41

Medieval Apocalyptic and Women's Visionary Interpretations of Jeremiah 45

About This Translation 49

Translations

Rupert of Deutz: Jeremiah 1 52

Albert the Great: Jeremiah 1 61

Rabanus Maurus: Jeremiah 2-4 73

Hugh of St. Cher: Jeremiah 7-8 117

Thomas Aquinas: Jeremiah 9, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20 165

Nicholas of Lyra: Jeremiah 23, 28-31 209

Denis the Carthusian: Jeremiah 32-33 and 36-39 260

Bibliography 293

Index of Names 302

Index of Subjects 304

Index of Scripture References 310

Editorial Reviews

Frans van Liere
— Calvin College
“Schroeder offers here a broad sampling of the medieval exegetical tradition on Jeremiah—a book that, despite its length, did not receive much attention from medieval commentators. However, Schroeder’s accessible translation, richly annotated and preceded by a thorough introduction to the medieval interpretive tradition, shows that medieval commentators have much to offer to modern interpreters. Included here are select translations from almost every medieval commentary currently available in a printed edition, ranging from the Carolingian Rabanus Maurus to the late-medieval mystic Denis the Carthusian.”

Wanda Zemler-Cizewski
— Marquette University
“Joy Schroeder’s introduction alone in this volume is an outstanding guide to the history of medieval biblical interpretation in all its variety and surprising originality. Her translations are clear, readable, and accessible, while faithfully conveying the distinct voice of each medieval author. Finally, the notes and bibliography provide up-to-date resources for further study.”

— Review of Biblical Literature
"An enjoyable read chock full of insights and historical amusements. Source critics might enjoy a gem from Albert the Great on the names of God (68), writers will be glad to see Jerome giving himself a shameless plug (103), and biblical translators can be consoled by Jerome’s admittance that he still has no idea what a word in Jer 4:19 means (112). . . . There are many other great lines and beautiful readings by these devout Christian scholars, and Schroeder has done us a great service by making their writings available through her accessible translations."

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