The Medieval Bible

Graduate / Professional

The Bible has been transformed throughout its history. Commentaries helped believers understand the text according to the standards of their time, sermons applied Biblical doctrine to the existential needs of the faithful, and images made it visible. Translations even changed the text remarkably at times. The course traces the Bible’s trajectory in the Middle Ages, including a guided journey into the Latin originals that opens up access to language and concepts even for those who never learned ancient languages. The course includes visits to the Beinecke and the Yale University Art Gallery to kindle a feeling for the material basis of medieval Biblical culture. Prerequisite: REL 7718 , History of Christianity: An Introduction. M 1:30pm-3:20pm