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1 online resource (xv, 326 pages) : map, plans |
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The transformation of the classical heritage ; 27 |
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Transformation of the classical heritage ; 27.
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Contents |
Front matter -- CONTENTS -- ABBREVIATIONS -- PREFACE -- THE NATALICIA: CHRONOLOGY AND CONCORDANCE -- CHAPTER 1. Claiming Paulinus -- CHAPTER 2. The Early Years -- CHAPTER 3. From Otium Ruris to Contemptus Mundi -- CHAPTER 4. Renunciation and Ordination -- CHAPTER 5. Paulinus at Nola 395-431 -- CHAPTER 6. Salvation Economics -- CHAPTER 7. The Cult of Saint Felix -- CHAPTER 8. Paulinus and Latin Christian Culture -- CHAPTER 9. The Final Years -- CHAPTER 10. Epilogue -- APPENDIX A: THE CORPUS -- APPENDIX B: EARLY CHRONOLOGY AND CURSUS HONORUM -- APPENDIX C: SELECT CHRONOLOGY -- APPENDIX D: URANIUS'S DE OBITU SAJVCTIPAULINI -- SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY -- GENERAL INDEX -- INDEX LOCORUM |
Summary |
This study offers a comprehensive reconsideration of the life and literary works of Paulinus of Nola (ca. 352-431), a Roman senator who renounced his political career and secular lifestyle to become a monk, bishop, impresario of a saint's cult, and prominent Christian poet. Dennis Trout considers all the ancient materials and modern commentary on Paulinus, and also delves into archaeological and historical sources to illuminate the various settings in which we |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 299-316) and indexes |
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Paulinus, of Nola, Saint, approximately 353-431
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Paulinus, of Nola, Saint, approximately 353-431. Correspondence.
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SUBJECT |
Paulinus, of Nola, Saint, approximately 353-431 fast |
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Correspondence (Paulinus, of Nola, Saint) fast |
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Christian poetry, Latin -- History and criticism
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Christian saints -- Italy -- Nola -- Correspondence
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Christian saints -- Italy -- Nola -- Biography
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Poets, Latin -- Italy -- Nola -- Correspondence
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Poets, Latin -- Italy -- Nola -- Biography
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Christianity and literature -- Rome
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POETRY -- Ancient, Classical & Medieval.
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BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY -- Literary.
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HISTORY -- Ancient -- General.
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Christian poetry, Latin
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Christian saints
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Christianity and literature
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Poets, Latin
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Italy -- Nola
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Rome (Empire)
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Personal correspondence
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Biographies
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Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Biographies.
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Biographies.
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Electronic book
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ISBN |
9780520922327 |
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0520922328 |
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0585383898 |
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9780585383897 |
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0520217098 |
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9780520217096 |
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