John the Evangelist in Medieval German Writing: Imitating the Inimitable

by Annette Volfing

Overview

Paying particular attention to the theme of "imitatio"—the extent to which the saint is presented as a suitable role-model for different categories of reader— Annette Volfing reveals the considerable variations in the literary uses of the saint and visionary author John in different genres.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780199246847
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	01/10/2002
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	5.70(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Oriel College, Oxford

Table of Contents

Abbreviations
Introduction
I: The Latin Background
1. The Biographical Tradition
2. The Liturgy
II: Devotional Uses of John in Middle High German
3. Sermons
4. Johannes-libelli
III: Poetological Uses of John in Middle High German
5. Biblical Narratives
6. 'Meisterlieder'
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index