Reading Matthew with Monks: Liturgical Interpretation in Anglo-Saxon England

by Derek A. Olsen and Derek A. Olsen

In Reading Matthew with Monks, Derek Olsen seeks to evaluate whether early medieval monastic biblical interpreters can serve as effective conversation partners for modern readers who are committed to broadening their reading of Scripture. Olsen puts the interpretations of four modern Scripture commentaries in conversation with lfric of Eynsham's medieval monastic interpretations of four texts from the Gospel of Matthew. In so doing, he clarifies...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814683177
• ISBN13: 9780814683170
• Release Date: April 2015
• Publisher: Liturgical Press
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.5" x 8.8"