R. H. CharlesA Biography
James C. VanderKam
The Bible and the Humanities
£120.00
- Provides the first book-length biography of R.H. Charles, a pioneer in the study of Jewish apocalyptic literature
- Exploits fully the archival evidence for Charles's career
- Establishes the first comprehensive analysis of Charles's publications and their reception in his time and today
Hardback
Published: 02 February 2023
608 Pages
234x156mm
ISBN: 9780192869289
Also Available As: EbookR.H. Charles: A Biography first situates Charles's work in the history of biblical scholarship. The remainder of the book is divided into three parts that draw on material stored in several archives and other sources. The first provides an account of his early life and education in Ireland. Part two is devoted to his Oxford years (1890-1913). Within a chronological framework, the chapters regarding the Oxford period focus on his pioneering work with Jewish apocalypses as evident in his many textual editions, translations, and commentaries. For all of his major publications an attempt is made to assess how his work was received at the time and how it continues to affect the field of early Judaism. The third part furnishes a biographical overview of his work as a canon of Westminster (1913-31). At the Abbey, he carried out pastoral duties but also published books that made contributions to publicly debated issues such as divorce, while at the same time continuing his scholarly endeavours. The volume includes bibliographies of Charles's many publications and of works cited.
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