Holy scripture speaks the production and reception of Erasmus' Paraphrases on the New Testament : [papers delivered at a symposium held at Victoria College, University of Toronto, 1-2 oct. 1999

THE PRODUCTION AND RECEPTION OF ERASMUS' PARAPHRASES ON THE NEW TESTAMENT Edited by Hilmar M. Pabel and MarkVessey Erasmus' Paraphrases on the New Testament provides an extraordinary example of the adaptation of the Bible to the religious and rhetorical ideals of Renaissance humanism. Yet very little is known about the production and reception of the Paraphrases, which comprises nine volumes of the Collected Works of Erasmus. This collection of twelve essays, edited by Hilmar Pabel and Mark Vessey, aims to address this gap in Erasmus studies. The contributions reflect recent critical scholarship in three main areas: Erasmus' promotion of the ideals of Renaissance humanism; his work as an editor, translator, and interpreter of the New Testament; and the impact of his published writings on the culture of early modern Europe. Holy Scripture Speaks represents the most concerted collective study of Erasmus' Paraphrases on the New Testament since the completion of the first English translation by scholars during the reign of Edward VI (1548/9). It reveals the rich complexity of the literary, theological, and cultural dimensions of the Paraphrases, and indicates future directions that research in this area should take. With one exception, the essays gathered in this volume originated in papers delivered at a symposium on Erasmus' Paraphrases on the New Testament held at Erasmus' Paraphrases On The New Testament Provides An Example Of The Adaptation Of The Bible To The Religious And Rhetorical Ideals Of Renaissance Humanism. Yet Very Little Is Known About The Production And Reception Of The Paraphrases, Which Comprises Nine Volumes Of The Collected Works Of Erasmus. This Collection Of Twelve Essays, Edited By Hilmar Pabel And Mark Vessey, Aims To Address This Gap In Erasmus Studies. The Contributions Reflect Recent Critical Scholarship In Three Main Areas: Erasmus' Promotion Of The Ideals Of Renaissance Humanism; His Work As An Editor, Translator, And Interpreter Of The New Testament; And The Impact Of His Published Writings On The Culture Of Early Modern Europe. Holy Scripture Speaks Represents The Most Concerted Collective Study Of Erasmus' Paraphrases On The New Testament Since The Completion Of The First English Translation By Scholars During The Reign Of Edward Vi (1548/9). It Reveals The Rich Complexity Of The Literary, Theological, And Cultural Dimensions Of The Paraphrases, And Indicates Future Directions That Research In This Area Should Take.--book Jacket. Pt. 1. 'a Kind Of Exposition' : The Production Of The Paraphrases. The Tongue And The Book : Erasmus' Paraphrases On The New Testament And The Arts Of Scripture / Mark Vessey. -- Exegetical Fictions? Biblical Paraphrases Of The Sixteenth And Seventeenth Centuries / Bernard Roussel. -- Historical Imagination And The Representation Of Paul In Erasmus' Paraphrases On The Pauline Epistles / Robert D. Sider. -- Triumphs, Trophies, And Spoils : Roman History In Some Paraphrases On Paul By Erasmus / Mechtilde O'mara. -- Sub Evangelistae Persona : The Speaking Voice In Erasmus' Paraphrases On Luke / Jane E. Phillips. -- Jesus And His Family In Erasmus' Paraphrases On Luke And John / Irena Backus. -- Exegesis And Marriage In Erasmus' Paraphrases On The New Testament / Hilmar M. Pabel. Pt. 2. 'a Full Library Of Divinity Books' : The Reception Of The Paraphrases. The Textual Travail Of The Tomus Secundus Of The Paraphrases / John J. Bateman. -- Why Noël Béda Did Not Like Erasmus' Paraphrases / Erika Rummel. -- The Paraphrases Of Erasmus In French / Guy Bedouelle. -- John Bale's Image Of Both Churches And The English Paraphrase On Revelation / Gretchen E. Minton. -- Forming A Protestant Consciousness? Erasmus' Paraphrases In English Parishes, 1547-1666 / John Craig. Edited By Hilmar M. Pabel And Mark Vessey. Papers Originally Presented At A Symposium Held At Victoria University, Oct. 1999. Series Numbering From Series List On P. [400]. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [361]-377) And Indexes.

Erasmus' Paraphrases on the New Testament provide a startling example of the adaptation of the Bible to the religious and rhetorical ideals of Renaissance humanism. Yet very little is known about the production and reception of the Paraphrases, which comprise nine volumes of the Collected Works of Erasmus in English. In this collection of twelve contributed essays, Hilmar Pabel and Mark Vessey aim to address this gap in Erasmus studies. The papers reflect recent critical scholarship in three main areas: Erasmus' promotion of the ideals of Renaissance humanism; his work as an editor, translator, and interpreter of the New Testament; and the impact of his published writings on the culture of early modern Europe.

Holy Scripture Speaks represents the most concerted collective study of Erasmus' Paraphrases on the New Testament since the completion of the first English translation by scholars during the reign of Edward VI (1548/9). It reveals the rich complexity of the literary, theological, and cultural dimensions of the Paraphrases, and indicates future directions that research in this area should take.

"Erasmus' Paraphrases on the New Testament provides an example of the adaptation of the Bible to the religious and rhetorical ideals of Renaissance humanism. Yet very little is known about the production and reception of the Paraphrases, which comprises nine volumes of the Collected Works of Erasmus. This collection of twelve essays, edited by Hilmar Pabel and Mark Vessey, aims to address this gap in Erasmus studies. The contributions reflect recent critical scholarship in three main areas : Erasmus' promotion of the ideals of Renaissance humanism; his work as an editor, translator, and interpreter of the New Testament; and the impact of his published writings on the culture of early modern Europe." "Holy Scripture Speaks represents the most concerted collective study of Erasmus' Paraphrases on the New Testament since the completion of the first English translation by scholars during the reign of Edward VI (1548/9). It reveals the rich complexity of the literary, theological, and cultural dimensions of the Paraphrases, and indicates future directions that research in this area should take."--Résumé de l'éditeur Erasmus' Paraphrases on the New Testament provide a startling example of the adaptation of the Bible to the religious and rhetorical ideals of Renaissance humanism. Yet very little is known about the production and reception of the Paraphrases, which comprise nine volumes of the Collected Works of Erasmus in English. In this collection of twelve contributed essays, Hilmar Pabel and Mark Vessey aim to address this gap in Erasmus studies. The papers reflect recent critical scholarship in three main areas: Erasmus' promotion of the ideals of Renaissance humanism; his work as an editor, translator, and interpreter of the New Testament; and the impact of his published writings on the culture of early modern Europe. Holy Scripture Speaks represents the most concerted collective study of Erasmus' Paraphrases on the New Testament since the completion of the first English translation by scholars during the reign of Edward VI (1548/9). It reveals the rich complexity of the literary, theological, and cultural dimensions of the Paraphrases, and indicates future directions that research in this area should take