Biblical and Pastoral Poetry

Biblical and Pastoral Poetry was written by Alcimus Avitus, bishop of Vienne, in the late fifth or early sixth century. This volume presents new English translations alongside the Latin texts of the Spiritual History, his most famous work which narrates biblical stories, and verses addressed to his sister, In Consolatory Praise of Chastity.

About the author

Michael Roberts is Robert Rich Professor of Latin at Wesleyan University.

Summary

Biblical and Pastoral Poetry was written by Alcimus Avitus, bishop of Vienne, in the late fifth or early sixth century. This volume presents new English translations alongside the Latin texts of the Spiritual History, his most famous work which narrates biblical stories, and verses addressed to his sister, In Consolatory Praise of Chastity.

Product details

• Authors: Alcimus Avitus
• Assisted by: Michael Roberts (Editor and translation)
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.05.2022
• EAN: 9780674271265
• ISBN: 978-0-674-27126-5
• No. of pages: 336
• Series: Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; POETRY / Epic, LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Medieval, RELIGION / Christianity / Literature & the Arts, POETRY / Medieval, Christianity, Classical texts, Poetry by individual poets, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Biblical Studies & Exegesis, Ancient, classical and medieval texts