A Problem in Gregory of Nazianzus, Epistle 4
This paper reconsiders an alleged textual problem raised by the word ξουφηρία in one of Gregory of Nazianzus’s letters to Basil (Ep. 4). Contrary to what has been argued by a recent scholar, the text does not need emendation. The problem can be resolved by means of lexicographical analysis: ξουφηρία...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Brill
2024
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Vigiliae Christianae
Year: 2024, Volume: 78, Issue: 2, Pages: 180-184 |
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B Lexicography B Gregory of Nazianzus B ancient letters B Basil of Caesarea |
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Summary: | This paper reconsiders an alleged textual problem raised by the word ξουφηρία in one of Gregory of Nazianzus’s letters to Basil (Ep. 4). Contrary to what has been argued by a recent scholar, the text does not need emendation. The problem can be resolved by means of lexicographical analysis: ξουφηρία is merely a spelling variant of ζοφερία (“darkness”). |
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ISSN: | 1570-0720 |
Contains: | Enthalten in: Vigiliae Christianae
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Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1163/15700720-bja10076 |