The Medieval World of Isidore of Seville

St Isidore of Seville's Etymologiae serves as a comprehensive thesaurus of Latin vocabulary, providing etymologies that blend accepted and imaginative interpretations. This influential medieval text is systematically organized and traditionally used as a reference. Professor Henderson offers a complete reading of all twenty books, revealing the educational journey through the cultural perspectives of Jewish, Graeco-Roman, and Christian traditions. The book includes translations of all Latin content, including etymologies, making it accessible to modern readers.