An Introduction to the Glossa Ordinaria as Medieval Hypertext
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An Introduction to the Glossa Ordinaria as Medieval Hypertext
The Glossa Ordinaria is an extensively annotated Bible that was printed in circa 1841 and has been a rich source of biblical commentary ever since. In the form in which it was originally circulated, the accompanying patristic commentary was handwritten in the margins of an edition of the Latin Vulgate Bible of Saint Jerome. This exhaustive study, the first of its kind, serves as a primer on the Glossa Ordinaria and a readable overview of the history of the work, from its genesis in the twelfth century through its final printed edition in the nineteenth century. In addition, David A. Salomon explores the Glossa Ordinaria and its annotations through the lens of contemporary hypertext theory. By applying a mix of ancient, medieval, and modern theories, the book opens up new avenues through which readers can engage with the text.
192 pages | 5 halftones | 6 x 9 | © 2012
Religion and Culture in the Middle Ages
Religion: Religion and Literature
Reviews
Table of Contents
Series Editors’ Preface
List of Illustrations Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. The Glossing Tradition and the Glossa Ordinaria
2. History, the Text, and the History of the Text
3. Reading, Theory, and Reading Theory
4. Reading the Glossa Ordinaria: Genesis 1:1, 3:1 and John 1:1
5. The Glossa Ordinaria and Hypertext
Notes
Bibliography
Index
List of Illustrations Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. The Glossing Tradition and the Glossa Ordinaria
2. History, the Text, and the History of the Text
3. Reading, Theory, and Reading Theory
4. Reading the Glossa Ordinaria: Genesis 1:1, 3:1 and John 1:1
5. The Glossa Ordinaria and Hypertext
Notes
Bibliography
Index