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Enchantment and creed in the hymns of ambrose of Milan / Brian P. Dunkle, SJ.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Dunkle, Brian P., author.
- Series:
- Oxford early Christian studies.
- Oxford Early Christian Studies
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Ambrose, Saint, Bishop of Milan, -397.
- Hymns, Latin--History and criticism.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource.
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2016.
- Summary:
- This work offers a critical overview of the hymns of Ambrose of Milan (c.339-397) in the context of 4th century doctrinal hymns and in relation to his own catechetical preaching. Brian P. Dunkle argues that Ambrose employed sophisticated poetic techniques in his hymns in order to foster a pro-Nicene sensitivity in his congregation.
- Notes:
- This edition previously issued in print: 2016.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 0-19-183018-6
- 0-19-109235-5
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