The Christian Hebraism of John Donne: written with the fingers of man's hand

"During the Reformation, as Christian scholars demonstrated more interest in Hebrew language and the Jewish roots of European civilization, John Donne's prose works highlight this intellectual trend as Donne draws on specific exegetical, lexical, rhetorical, and thematic strategies tied to...

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Main Author: Goodblatt, Chanita (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
Hebrew
Aramaic
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Published: Pittsburgh, Pa. Duquesne Univ. Press c 2010
In:Year: 2010
Reviews:[Rezension von: Goodblatt, Chanita, The Christian Hebraism of John Donne: Written with the Fingers of Man's Hand] (2012) (Nelson, Byron)
Series/Journal:Medieval & Renaissance literary studies
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Donne, John 1572-1631 / Hebrewism / Sermon / Penitential psalms / Cabala
Further subjects:B Donne, John (1572-1631) Religion
B Jewish learning and scholarship (England) History 16th century
B Christian Hebraists (England) History 16th century
B Jewish learning and scholarship (England) History 17th century
B Christian Hebraists (England) History 17th century
B Fictional representation
B Donne, John (1572-1631) Prose
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Summary:"During the Reformation, as Christian scholars demonstrated more interest in Hebrew language and the Jewish roots of European civilization, John Donne's prose works highlight this intellectual trend as Donne draws on specific exegetical, lexical, rhetorical, and thematic strategies tied to Hebrew traditions. Goodblatt also includes reproductions of the Hebrew Rabbinic and Geneva Bibles for reference"--Provided by publisher
Item Description:Literaturverzeichnis S. 212 - 236 und Index
ISBN:0820704318