Ambrose / Edition 1

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:	9780415118415
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/03/1997
Series:	The Early Church Fathers
Pages:	250
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)
Lexile:	1300L (what's this?)

About the Author

Boniface Ramsey is a Dominican priest and pastor of St. Vincent Ferrer Church in New York City. He has written numerous articles on patristic themes, and is the author of Beginning to Read the Fathers.

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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