Nicholas of Lyra’s Apocalypse Commentary

Edited and translated by Philip D. W. Krey

Book cover: Nicholas of Lyra’s Apocalypse Commentary

Extent: 250 pages

Publisher: Medieval Institute Publications

Subjects: Biblical Studies, Medieval Studies

Series: TEAMS Commentary Series

Language: English

Paperback (Published)

(July 1997)

ISBN: 9781879288782

5.51 x 8.5 inches

Price: $19.95

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(July 1997)

ISBN: 9781580443913

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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.


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.

Acknowledgements
About the Translation
Some Further Reading
Introduction: Nicholas of Lyra's Apocalypse Commentary (1329)
The Postilla of Nicholas of Lyra on the Apocalypse of St. John, the Apostle

  • Edited and translated by Philip D. W. Krey