The Medieval Popular Bible: Expansions of Genesis in the Middle Ages by Murdoch, Brian; Murdoch, Brian O

D.S. Brewer, Cambridge, UK, first edition, 2003. Cloth, 8vo, 24 cm,. ix, 209 pp. From the blurb - "What was meant by the medieval popular Bible - what was presented as biblical narrative to an audience largely unable to read the original biblical texts? Presentations in the vernacular languages of Europe of supposedly biblical episodes were more often than not expanded and interpreted, sometimes very considerably. This book looks at the presentation, the use, and the possible lay reception of the book of Genesis, taking into consideration Irish, Cornish, English, French, High and Low German, Spanish, Italian and other literatures. Genesis was an important book, and the focus is on those narrative high points which lend themselves most particularly (it is never exclusive) to literal expansion, even though allegory can also work backwards into the literal narrative. Starting with the devil in paradise (who is not biblical), the book examines what Adam and Eve did afterwards, who killed Cain, what… Read More

D.S.Brewer, 2003. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN:0859917762

Hardback. New. The presentation, the use, and the possible reception of the book of Genesis to lay audience largely unable to read the original texts.

Ds Brewer, 2003. Hardcover. New. 209 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.75 inches.

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Ds Brewer, 2003. Hardcover. New. 209 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.75 inches.

D.S. Brewer, 2003-03-27. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

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