Johann Reuchlin (1455-1522) : : A Theological Biography /

Johann Reuchlin (1455-1522) : : A Theological Biography / / Franz Posset.

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This is the first biography in English of Johann Reuchlin (1455-1522), based upon the new critical edition of his correspondence. Reuchlin became most famous as the Catholic defender of Jewish books at the beginning of the 16th century, clarifying the Catholic Church’s position toward the Jews. The...

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VerfasserIn:
Posset, Franz,
MitwirkendeR:
Dall’Asta, Matthias,
Place / Publishing House:Berlin ;, Boston : : De Gruyter, , [2015]
©2015
Year of Publication:2015
Language:English
Series:Arbeiten zur Kirchengeschichte , 129
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Physical Description:1 online resource (917 p.)
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Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • Foreword
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • Contents
  • Abbreviations
  • List of Illustrations
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1. “The unique philosopher and theologian of our time”
  • Chapter 2. The early years with an experience of historical significance
  • Chapter 3. The Wonder-Working Word of God
  • Chapter 4. Talents and tasks of a pious Renaissance man
  • Chapter 5. Talking points with Jews are turned into accusation points
  • Chapter 6. Jews under scrutiny and pressure to convert
  • Chapter 7. “The Jewish faith is none of our business” and “The Jew is as worthy in the eyes of our Lord God as am I”
  • Chapter 8. Hand Mirror and Eye Glasses – and tolerance
  • Chapter 9. The Latin people drink from the swamp, the Greeks from the rills, and the Hebrews from the sources
  • Chapter 10. Christians are grafted into the Jewish roots: “The Jews are our brothers”
  • Chapter 11. Trials and tribulations – “Honorable, faithful, dear to us”
  • Chapter 12. Reuchlin’s triumph – Preliminary
  • Chapter 13. The lay theologian’s Catholic Cabala
  • Chapter 14. “We have almost all of Rome on our side” – Acquitted of heresy, but fined
  • Chapter 15. Hunted like a hare and celebrated by Christians and Jews for his life-time achievements
  • Conclusion
  • Chronology
  • Select Bibliography
  • Index of Personal Names
  • Index of Biblical References

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