"Beautiful Like Helen": A Study in Early Medieval Theological Method
Paschasius Radbertus authored a massive Commentary on Matthew during the middle decades of the Ninth Century amid the intellectual blossoming of the Carolingian Renewal. Inspired by an episode from Cicero’s De Inventione, Paschasius likened his effort to that of a great artist painting an image of...
| Published in: | The catholic historical review |
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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The Catholic University of America Press
2020
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The catholic historical review
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| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Paschasius Radbertus 785-865
/ Matthew
/ Commentary
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| IxTheo Classification: | HC New Testament KAD Church history 500-900; early Middle Ages |
| Further subjects: | B
Paschasius Radbertus
B Radbertus, Paschasius B Bible. Matthew; Criticism, interpretation, etc B Carolingian B Biblical Exegesis B Theology; Methodology B Theologians B Theology; History B Carolingians B Historical Theology B Gospel of Matthew B Cicero |
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| Summary: | Paschasius Radbertus authored a massive Commentary on Matthew during the middle decades of the Ninth Century amid the intellectual blossoming of the Carolingian Renewal. Inspired by an episode from Cicero’s De Inventione, Paschasius likened his effort to that of a great artist painting an image of Helen of Troy. In light of his explanation, an exploration of Paschasius’ use of the image illumines his theological method, particularly the importance of tradition and of mimesis both to his biblical exegesis and to his theological work more generally. Further, the study highlights Paschasius’ individual genius while also pointing to his representativeness among early medieval theologians. The essay concludes by noting Paschasius’ connection to and influence on pivotal later medieval and modern theological enterprises. |
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| ISSN: | 1534-0708 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: The catholic historical review
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1353/cat.2020.0039 |