The limits of erudition. The Old Testament in post-Reformation Europe. By Timothy Twining. (Ideas in Context.) Pp. xiv + 340. Cambridge–New York: Cambridge University Press, 2024. £105. 978 1 009 46095 8

Arthur McCalla

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January 1, 2026The Journal of Ecclesiastical History

The limits of erudition. The Old Testament in post-Reformation Europe. By Timothy Twining. (Ideas in Context.) Pp. xiv + 340. Cambridge–New York: Cambridge University Press, 2024. £105. 978 1 009 46095 8

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This work explores the significance of the Old Testament within the intellectual landscape of post-Reformation Europe.
Analysis of historical and theological texts
Examination of intellectual movements post-Reformation
Contextual exploration of erudition and its limits
Highlights the intersections between religious texts and intellectual thought in the period
Reveals how erudition shaped interpretations of the Old Testament in various contexts
Discusses the limitations of scholarly interpretations on faith and societal norms

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Book discusses the role of the Old Testament in post-Reformation Europe, indicating its nuanced impact on intellectual thought.

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The limits of erudition. The Old Testament in post-Reformation Europe. By Timothy Twining. (Ideas in Context.) Pp. xiv + 340. Cambridge–New York: Cambridge University Press, 2024. £105. 978 1 009 46095 8 - Volume 77 Issue 1

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