Readership: Scholars and students of biblical textual criticism; of Augustine; or early church theology and history
Hugh Houghton, Research Fellow in Theology, University of Birmingham
"Houghton demonstrates to the twenty first century reader, accustomed to printed texts, copyright and immediate access to almost any text anywhere in the world, the impact which oral culture had upon Christian exegesis and use of Scripture. The first four chapters constitute a wonderfully lucid, step by step initiation into the discipline, art and practice of textual criticism, which enable the reader (whatever their previous knowledge or experience) to follow the author with enthusiasm and interest into the serious work of textual criticism which takes place in the remaining two-thirds of the book. The chapter on Augustine's exegesis deserves special mention: it is an outstanding treatment of a somewhat neglected area in Augustine studies." - Carol Harrison, Durham University
I: Augustine and the Gospels Introduction 1: Augustine and the history of the biblical text 2: The use of the Bible and the production of books in the time of Augustine 3: Augustine's biblical exposition and citation technique 4: Augustine as a witness for the text of the New Testament II: Augustine's Citations of John: Analysis of Selected Works Introduction: Sources and Dates 5: Tractatus in Iohannis euangelium 6: Other sermons 7: Early works (before 403) 8: Middle period (403-419) 9: Later works (after 419) III: The Gospel according to John in Augustine: A Textual Commentary Introduction Commentary References Index of biblical citations Index of ancient authors Subject index
