Self-portrait in three colors : Gregory of Nazianzus's epistolary autobiography /

"Gregory of Nazianzus (ca. 330-390 C.E.) is the earliest known Greek writer to collect and publish his own letters. Students and scholars may know him for his theological contributions, but his genius also extended into literary composition. This book builds a provocative case that Gregory'...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Storin, Bradley K. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Oakland, California : University of California Press, [2019]
Series:Christianity in late antiquity (North American Patristics Society) ; 6.
Subjects:
Gregory, > of Nazianzus, Saint. > Correspondence.
Gregory, > of Nazianzus, Saint > Criticism and interpretation.
Gregory, > of Nazianzus, Saint.
RELIGION > Ancient.
autobiographical epistolary collection.
autobiography in epistolary form.
christianity and classical culture.
christianity.
christianization of roman society.
engagement with literary culture.
fascinating.
fourth century christian intelligentsia.
late ancient letter writing.
leadership in church.
saint gregory of nazianzus.
seminal figure in late antique christianity.
unique.
view of gregorys life.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • An epistolary autobiography
  • The architecture of the letter collection
  • "The most eloquent Gregory"
  • "Father of philosophers"
  • "Basilist"
  • Epilogue
  • Bibliography
  • Indices.

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