Unitas in Latin antiquity: four centuries of continuity

Following a survey of 20th century scholarship's various interpretations of unitas as employed by the mid-3rd century CE's Cyprian of Carthage, this volume introduces an innovative hermeneutic that utilizes a contextual analysis of all 233 instances of the term meaning 'oneness/unity&...

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Main Author: Walters, Erik Thaddeus (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Frankfurt am Main Berlin Bern Wien [u.a.] Lang 2011
In:Year: 2011
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Cyprianus, Thascius Caecilius, Saint 200-258 / Unity / Theology
B Latin / Literature / Unity / Concept of / History 100 BC-400
Further subjects:B Church History of doctrines Early church, ca. 30-600
B Fathers of the church, Latin
B Cyprian Saint, Bishop of Carthage
B Cyprian Saint, Bishop of Carthage Correspondence
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Summary:Following a survey of 20th century scholarship's various interpretations of unitas as employed by the mid-3rd century CE's Cyprian of Carthage, this volume introduces an innovative hermeneutic that utilizes a contextual analysis of all 233 instances of the term meaning 'oneness/unity' in extant Latin literature's pagan and ante-Nicene Christian authors from the 1st century BCE through the early 4th century CE. A synthesis subsequently is rendered possible, and continuity in the term's meaning without change, confusion, or contradiction remains a hallmark"--Publisher's description, back cover
Item Description:Literaturangaben
ISBN:3631614934