Gregorius Nazianzenus: Carmina
Gregorius Nazianzenus: Carmina

Author: Gregorius

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13: 9780198267324

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Known as 'the Theologian', St Gregory of Nazianzus is, with St Basil and St Gregory of Nyssa, one of the celebrated Cappadocian Fathers of the fourthcentury Christian Church. Highly educated in both Christian theology and classical Greek literature, he found himself torn between a solitary, contemplative life and the reluctantly accepted, though in actuality relished, public figure of bishop - vigorous in the defence of orthodoxy against the attacks of the Arians. He was even, briefly, bishop of Constantinople and chairman of the council in 381 which produced what we know as the Nicene Creed. This, the first modern edition of his poems, brings together his theological acumen in a formative period and shows his ability to operate in the genre of didactic verse going back the the eighth century BC. The poems cover a range of topics, from the strictly theological to others dealing more broadly with the creation of the world, providence, the world of spiritual beings, and the human soul. They give a unique new insight into both the theological ideas of the period and the uneasy emergence of Christian culture from the pagan past.

Three Poems
Three Poems

Author: Saint Gregory of Nazianzus

Publisher: CUA Press

Published: 2010-04

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 0813211751

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Book Auction Records
Book Auction Records

Author: Frank Karslake

Publisher:

Published: 1917

Total Pages: 732

ISBN-13:

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A priced and annotated annual record of international book auctions.

Chronographiae quae Theophanis Continuati nomine fertur Libri I-IV
Chronographiae quae Theophanis Continuati nomine fertur Libri I-IV

Author: Jeffrey Michael Featherstone

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG

Published: 2015-11-13

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 1614515042

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Taking up where the the chronicle of the monk Theophanes leaves off , the compilation known as Theophanes Continuatus was originally commissioned by the emperor Constantine VII (912-959) and marked the revival, or reinvention, of the genre of history in Byzantium, which also included the less successful text of Genesios, who worked with the same dossier of sources. A principal source for the second period of Iconoclasm and the Amorian dynasty, the tendentious narrative of Books I-IV of Theophanes Continuatus was intended to justify the murderous accession of Basil I (867-886), grandfather of Constantine VII and founder of the Macedonian dynasty, by presenting the emperors who preceded Basil as cruel heretics (Leo V, Michael II, Theophilus) or profligates (Michael III). But the facts here recorded and the often playful use of Classical learning give proof to the careful reader that the revival of Byzantine military power and culture from the Dark Age of the seventh and eighth centuries gained momentum under these same emperors. The present critical edition of Books I-IV replaces that of 1838 by I. Bekker. Accompanied by the first complete English translation and grammatical and historical indexes, the work is intended for specialists, students, and scholars in related fields.

VI-7 Ordinis sexti tomus septimus
VI-7 Ordinis sexti tomus septimus

Author: P.F. Hovingh

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2011-12-16

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 9004216596

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ASD VI,7 comprises Erasmus's Annotations on Paul's Epistle to the Romans. In this very interesting letter many subjects with respect to justification by faith, the relation between Jews and Christians and so on are treated. Erasmus comments on them, defending his translation of the New Testament, but also using the remarks by several theologians and Fathers of the Church on these topics in order to defend his own theological convictions. Hovingh comments on this commentary by Erasmus, identifying his sources and stilistic and grammatical peculiarities.

Erasmi Opera Omnia, V-6
Erasmi Opera Omnia, V-6

Author: A.G. Weiler

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2008-07-16

Total Pages: 367

ISBN-13: 008093224X

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A volume of the Opera Omnia of Erasmus series, this title is comprised of two separate treatise translated into one volume. First, The Institution of Christian Matrimony (Basel, 1526) which was dedicated to Catherine of Aragon. In this work, Erasmus deals with the religious, moral and physical aspects of marriage, also discussing Canon law. Conservative theologians challenged in particular his liberal views on divorce. The second treatise, On the Christian Widow, was published in 1529, and in it Erasmus discusses not only Christian widowhood, but also virginity and marriage, dealing also with the education of women. - Member of the long-running Opera Omnia series - First critical edition of two important treatise by Erasmus - Available for the first time in an annotated edition of the original latin text

A Cultural History of Bathing in Late Antiquity and Early Byzantium
A Cultural History of Bathing in Late Antiquity and Early Byzantium

Author: Michal Zytka

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-03-28

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13: 1351134094

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This book discusses social, religious and medical attitudes towards bathing in Late Antiquity. It examines the place of bathing in late Roman and early Byzantine society as seen in the literary, historical, and documentary sources from the late antique period. The author argues that bathing became one of the most important elements in defining what it meant to be a Roman; indeed, the social and cultural value of bathing in the context of late Roman society more than justified the efforts and expense put into preserving bathing establishments and the associated culture. The book contributes a unique perspective to understanding the changes and transformations undergone by the bathing culture of the day, and illustrates the important role played by this culture in contributing to the transitional character of the late antique period. In his examination of the attitudes of medical professionals and laymen alike, and the focus on its recuperative utility, Zytka provides an innovative and detailed approach to bathing.

Gregory of Nazianzus
Gregory of Nazianzus

Author: Brian Daley

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2012-10-12

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 1134807287

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This book brings together a new, original survey of the significance of Gregory's life and work with translations of eight beautiful and profound orations. Gregory of Nazianzus portrays a vivid picture of a fascinating character of vital importance who deserves to be regarded as the first true Christian humanist. The eight orations, each representing a different aspect of his writing, are examined alongside a selection of his shorter poems in verse translation, letters, and a translation of Gregory's own will. Author Brian Daley offers extensive commentary on the works translated and an ample bibliography. With an extensive introduction to Gregory's life, thought and writings, and including detailed notes, this study places Gregory in his correct historical context, and gives students access to a deeper understanding of this fascinating figure from the past.