Author : Richard J. Hillier
Release : 2020
Genre : Ancient, classical & medieval texts
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Arator: Historia Apostolic - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Arator: Historia Apostolic write by Richard J. Hillier. This book was released on 2020. Arator: Historia Apostolic available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Arator's Historia Apostolica, published with papal approval and to great acclaim in 544, is an enthralling epic poem which retells the story of the Acts of Apostles, following clearly in the stylistic footsteps of Vergil and Lucan. On the other hand, it is also a detailed commentary on what Arator perceived to be the hidden meaning of the biblical text, divined and revealed through the technique of allegorical interpretation and drawing upon the exegesis of Origen, Ambrose, Augustine, and others. Narrative and commentary alternate throughout the work to enthralling effect, as the apostles Peter and Paul embark on their separate missionary adventures, eventually to be reunited in martyrdom in Nero's Rome. The translation is preceded by an introduction which begins with a re-evaluation of the sources which detail Arator's life, in particular taking a fresh look at his relationship with his mentor Ennodius. There follow an examination of the poet's aims, methods and inspirations and a