Crossing traditions : essays on the Reformation and intellectual history in honour of Irena Backus /

Irena Backus' scholarship has been characterised by profound historical learning and philological acumen, extraordinary mastery of a wide range of languages and broad-ranging interests. From the history of historiography to the story of Biblical exegesis and the reception of the Church Fathers,...

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Other Authors: Backus, Irena, 1950- (honouree.), Pitassi, Maria Cristina (Editor), Solfaroli Camillocci, Daniela, 1966- (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Language Notes:Essays in English and French.
Published: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, [2018]
Series:Studies in medieval and Reformation traditions ; v. 212.
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Summary:Irena Backus' scholarship has been characterised by profound historical learning and philological acumen, extraordinary mastery of a wide range of languages and broad-ranging interests. From the history of historiography to the story of Biblical exegesis and the reception of the Church Fathers, her research on the long sixteenth century stands as a point of reference for both historians of ideas and church historians alike. She also explored late medieval theology before turning her attention to the interplay of religion and philosophy in the seventeenth century, the focus of her late research. This volume assembles contributions from 35 international specialists that reflect the breadth of her interests and both illustrate and extend her path-breaking legacy as a scholar, teacher and colleague.
Physical Description:x, 610 pages ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9789004338630
9004338632