The Multiple Meaning of Scripture
From the beginning of Christian era and throughout Middle Ages, biblical interpretation was field where theological, philosophical political matters were discussed. At same time Scripture’s required exploration hermeneutical positions about how a literal hidden meaning could be established they related to each other. Ranging from early-Christian concerns text Bible itself, via Carolingian commentaries, ever more diverse interpretations twelfth century onwards, literary implications (Jewish) commentary, articles in this volume examine exegesis both as discourse on theology, philosophy politics, context for discussions its underlying interpretative principles. Contributors are J. K. Kitchen, Katja Vehlow, Caroline Chevalier-Royet, Sumi Shimahara, Ian Christopher Levy, Pierre Boucaud, Elisabeth Mégier, Cédric Giraud, Wanda Zemler-Cizewski, Ineke van ’t Spijker, Eva De Visscher, Alexander Fidora, Frans Liere, Robert A. Harris.
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