Franz Posset: Johann Reuchlin (1455-1522). A Theological Biography

Buch des Monats Mai 2016

This is the first biography in English of Johann Reuchlin (1455-1522), based upon the new critical edition of his correspondence.

Reuchlin became most famous as the Catholic defender of Jewish books at the beginning of the 16th century, clarifying the Catholic Church’s position toward the Jews. The book contributes to the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Declaration on Relations with the Jews of the Second Vatican Council in 1965.

 

Posset, Franz: Johann Reuchlin (1455-1522). A Theological Biography
XXV, 917 Seiten
Sprache: Englisch
Reihe: Arbeiten zur Kirchengeschichte 129
ISBN 978-3-11-041947-4