Ambrose

by Boniface Ramsey

Overview

St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan from 374 to 397, was one of the most important figures of the fourth century Roman empire. This volume explores the enormous impact of Ambrose on Western civilization, and examines the complexity of his ideas and influence; as a poet, ascetic, mystic and politician. Ambrose combines an up-to-date account of his life and work, with translations of key writings. Ramsey's volume presents a comprehensive and accessible insight into a relatively unexplored persona and argues that Ambrose has influenced the Western world in ways as yet unrealized.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781134815043
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/09/2002
Series:	The Early Church Fathers
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	251
File size:	586 KB

About the Author

Boniface Ramsey

Table of Contents

Preface, List of abbreviations, 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. WORKS, 3. TRANSLATIONS, 4. PAULINUS OF MILAN, Introduction, Notes, Bibliography, Index

Editorial Reviews

Diverging from other recent views of the late-fourth-century Bishop of Milan, places his politics in the context of his theology and spirituality rather than vice versa. A 50-page biographical introduction is followed by a collection of his compositions, sermons, letters, hymns, and other works; his translations; and Paulinus of Milan's nearly contemporary biography. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Booknews

'The book offers a very good introduction to a very interesting body of work.' - The Expository Times

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