Bishopric as an Ascent to Philosophy: Was Synesius of Cyrene Really a Christian?
The article delves into the issue of Synesius of Cyrene’s Christianity. While scholars like D. Roques and Alan Cameron have argued that Synesius was a Christian due to his birth into a Christian family, the author disputes these presumptions. Instead, the author proposes that the question should be...
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| Tipo di documento: | Elettronico Articolo |
| Lingua: | Inglese |
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Brill
2023
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Scrinium
Anno: 2023, Volume: 19, Fascicolo: 1, Pagine: 314-327 |
| Altre parole chiave: | B
Early Byzantium
B Synesius of Cyrene B Hellenism B Paganism B Late Antique |
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| Riepilogo: | The article delves into the issue of Synesius of Cyrene’s Christianity. While scholars like D. Roques and Alan Cameron have argued that Synesius was a Christian due to his birth into a Christian family, the author disputes these presumptions. Instead, the author proposes that the question should be approached differently. Specifically, the problem lies not in determining whether Synesius was a Christian or a pagan but in understanding how he, as a Hellenic figure, interpreted Christianity. While we lack reliable information about whether he was ever baptized, we can confidently conclude – based on his view of the bishopric as a means to philosophy – that he did not adhere to Christianity in the traditional sense. Instead, Synesius could be considered a Hellenic believer who leveraged a Christian bishopric to sustain the traditional education and culture of Hellenism in the context of the Christian empire. |
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| ISSN: | 1817-7565 |
| Comprende: | Enthalten in: Scrinium
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1163/18177565-bja10092 |