RT Book
T1 Ideas on language in early Latin Christianity: from Tertullian to Isidore of Seville
T2 Vigiliae Christianae / Supplements
JF Vigiliae Christianae / Supplements
A1 Denecker, Tim 1989-
LA English
PP Leiden Boston
PB Brill
YR 2017
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/887849075
AB In 'Ideas on Language in Early Latin Christianity', Tim Denecker investigates, in a comprehensive and systematic way, the views held on the history, diversity and properties of language(s) by Christian Latin authors from Tertullian (b. c.160) to Isidore of Seville (d. 636). This historical period witnessed various sociocultural changes, affecting linguistic situations and the ways in which these were perceived. Christian intellectuals were confronted with languages other than Latin in the context of the propagation of faith, and in reflecting on language were bound to comply with the relevant biblical accounts. Whereas previous research has mostly focused on the (indeed vital) contribution of Augustine, the present study reveals the diversified and dynamic nature of linguistic reflection in early Latin Christianity
NO Includes bibliographical references and index
CN BR115.L25
SN 9789004349872
K1 Language and languages : Religious aspects : Christianity
K1 Christian literature, Early : History and criticism
K1 Latin literature : History and criticism