Nicholas of Lyra’s Commentaries on the Gospels of Matthew and Luke

Nicholas of Lyra’s Commentaries on the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, Volume 1, offers detailed translations of key passages from the fourteenth-century Franciscan scholar. This work of theology and Bible study and reference focuses on critical themes including Franciscan poverty, politics, and eschatology. Published by Medieval Institute Publications, the text provides a scholarly look at Catholicism and Christian books and bibles through the lens of a prominent medieval commentator.

This volume of religious history and spirituality places Nicholas of Lyra in direct dialogue with influential figures such as Saint Bonaventure, Peter of John Olivi, and Thomas Aquinas. The book includes a substantial introduction and explanatory notes to assist readers in their study of church leadership and worship and devotion. It serves as a rigorous academic resource for those researching European history and the development of Catholic theology.