John the Evangelist in Medieval German Writing Imitating the Inimitable

Name: John the Evangelist in Medieval German Writing Imitating the Inimitable
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ISBN: 9780199246847

ISBN-10: 019924684X

ISBN-13: 9780199246847

Edition: 2001

Authors: Annette Volfing

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Paying particular attention to the theme of "imitatio"--the extent to which the saint is presented as a suitable role-model for different categories of reader-- Annette Volfing reveals the considerable variations in the literary uses of the saint and visionary author John in different genres.

Book details

List price: $81.00
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 1/10/2002
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 284
Size: 5.43" wide x 8.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.990
Language: English



Abbreviations


Introduction



The Latin Background



The Biographical Tradition



The Liturgy



Devotional Uses of John in Middle High German



Sermons



Johannes-libelli



Poetological Uses of John in Middle High German



Biblical Narratives



'Meisterlieder'


Conclusion


Bibliography


Index