Ideas on language in early Latin Christianity: from Tertullian to Isidore of Seville
In 'Ideas on Language in Early Latin Christianity', Tim Denecker investigates, in a comprehensive and systematic way, the views held on the history, diversity and properties of language(s) by Christian Latin authors from Tertullian (b. c.160) to Isidore of Seville (d. 636). This historical...
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| 語言: | English |
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Leiden Boston
Brill
[2017]
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Vigiliae Christianae / Supplements (volume 142)
Year: 2017 |
| 評論: | [Rezension von: Denecker, Tim, 1989-, Ideas on language in early Latin Christianity] (2019) (Houghton, H. A. G., 1976 -)
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| 叢編: | Vigiliae Christianae / Supplements
volume 142 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
語言
/ 多樣性
/ 歷史觀
/ 早期基督教
B 語言哲學 / 歷史哲學 |
| Further subjects: | B
Latin literature
History and criticism
B Christian literature, Early History and criticism B Language and languages Religious aspects Christianity |
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| 總結: | In 'Ideas on Language in Early Latin Christianity', Tim Denecker investigates, in a comprehensive and systematic way, the views held on the history, diversity and properties of language(s) by Christian Latin authors from Tertullian (b. c.160) to Isidore of Seville (d. 636). This historical period witnessed various sociocultural changes, affecting linguistic situations and the ways in which these were perceived. Christian intellectuals were confronted with languages other than Latin in the context of the propagation of faith, and in reflecting on language were bound to comply with the relevant biblical accounts. Whereas previous research has mostly focused on the (indeed vital) contribution of Augustine, the present study reveals the diversified and dynamic nature of linguistic reflection in early Latin Christianity |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 9004349871 |