Jerome and His Modern Interpreters

This is the first full-length detailed survey and critique of modern Jerome scholarship covering the crucial period 1880-2014. At one level the author ably argues that despite Jerome's faults his work holds many important insights into the Early Church's formation of Christian identity and Christian orthodoxy. On another level by examining aspects of Jerome's writing through the lens of modern scholarship the study also illumines the changing directions and perspectives of Jerome studies. As such it is a valuable and unique account of the scholarly representation of Jerome's oeuvre. Christopher Knight's work will continue to have a respected place amongst Jerome studies for years to come.<br /> <br /> Content<br /> 1. Introduction<br /> 2. Jerome and Biblical Interpretation in the Early Church<br /> 3. Early Modern Jerome Scholarship: 1880-1965<br /> 4. Later Modern Jerome Scholarship: 1966-2012<br /> 5. Present Jerome Scholarship: 2013-2015<br /> 6. The Future of Jerome Studies<br /> 7. Conclusion