Ambrose of Milan - Political Letters and Speeches

Klappentext The episcopate of Ambrose of Milan (374-97 CE) is crucial to understanding the developing relationship between the Church and the Roman Empire in late antiquity. As bishop of Milan! Ambrose clashed frequently with the highest levels of imperial authority! in large part due to his ardent belief that he should be free to govern his church without imperial interference. This collection of Ambrose's writings comprises the tenth volume of his published collection of letters as well as extant uncollected letters and funeral orations for emperors Valentinian II and Theodosius I. Zusammenfassung The episcopate of Ambrose of Milan (374-97) is pivotal to understanding the developing relationship between the Christian Church and the Roman Empire. This volume includes the tenth book of his collection of letters; the letters that are preserved outside his published collection; and his funeral speeches for Valentinian II and Theodosius I.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: J. H. W. G (EDT)/ Liebeschuetz Liebeschuetz, Ambrose of Milan
• Collaboration: J. H. W. G. Liebeschuetz (Editeur), Carole Hill (Traduction), J. H. W. G. Liebeschuetz (Traduction)
• Edition: University Of Chicago Press
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre de poche
• Sortie: 15.04.2010
• EAN: 9781846312434
• ISBN: 978-1-84631-243-4
• Pages: 432
• Thèmes: Translated Texts for Historians; Translated Texts for Historian; Translated Texts for Historians; Translated Texts for Historian
• Catégorie: Sciences humaines, art, musique > Histoire > Antiquité