The ‘Cervuli’ and ‘Anniculae’ in Caesarius of Arles

Two passages in the sermons of Bishop Caesarius of Arles († 542) have aroused the special interest of philologists and students of the history of religion alike. The first passage is found in the concluding section of a sermon in which the bishop scathingly criticizes some superstitions and heathen...

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Main Author: Arbesmann, Rudolph (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge University Press 1979
In: Traditio
Year: 1979, Volume: 35, Pages: 89-119
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Summary:Two passages in the sermons of Bishop Caesarius of Arles († 542) have aroused the special interest of philologists and students of the history of religion alike. The first passage is found in the concluding section of a sermon in which the bishop scathingly criticizes some superstitions and heathen customs which, to all appearances, were still rife among the common people of his day.
ISSN:2166-5508
Contains:Enthalten in: Traditio
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1017/S0362152900015014