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| − | '''Nicholas of Lyra''' ( | + | '''Nicholas of Lyra''' (1270–1349) was a [[Franciscan]] and a [[Bible|Biblical]] exegete, by some scholars regarded as the greatest of the fourteenth century and in the [[West]] since [[Jerome]]. He demonstrated an extensive knowledge of [[Hebrew]] and became thoroughly acquainted with the Jewish teaching in [[Talmud]]. His ''magnum opus'' was the ''Literal postill on the whole Bible''.<ref>{{cite book |title=Nicholas of Lyra: The Senses of Scripture |editors=Philip D. W. Krey, Lesley Janette Smith |publisher=Brill |place=Boston |year=2000 |pages=2-3 |isbn=978-9004112957 |url=http://books.google.com/books?id=KU1cs5ij2gYC }}</ref> |
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Nicholas of Lyra (1270–1349) was a Franciscan and a Biblical exegete, by some scholars regarded as the greatest of the fourteenth century and in the West since Jerome. He demonstrated an extensive knowledge of Hebrew and became thoroughly acquainted with the Jewish teaching in Talmud. His magnum opus was the Literal postill on the whole Bible.[1]
References
- ↑ (2000) Nicholas of Lyra: The Senses of Scripture. Brill, 2-3. ISBN 978-9004112957.