Alfred Loisy and Modern Biblical Studies

The French Catholic priest and biblical scholar Alfred Loisy (1857-1940) was at the heart of the Roman Catholic Modernist crisis in the early part of the twentieth century. This volume situates Loisy's better known works on the New Testament and theology in the context of his lesser known work in Assyriology and Old Testament studies.

About the author

Jeffrey L. Morrow is chair, department of undergraduate theology, Seton Hall University.

Summary

The French Catholic priest and biblical scholar Alfred Loisy (1857-1940) was at the heart of the Roman Catholic Modernist crisis in the early part of the twentieth century. This volume situates Loisy's better known works on the New Testament and theology in the context of his lesser known work in Assyriology and Old Testament studies.

Product details

• Authors: Jeffrey L. Morrow
• Publisher: Catholic univ of america press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2018
• EAN: 9780813231211
• ISBN: 978-0-8132-3121-1
• No. of pages: 256
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Geschichte der Religion, RELIGION / Christianity / Catholic, Religion - Biblical Studies, RELIGION / Christian Theology / History, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / History & Culture