The Latinity of the Letters of Saint Ambrose (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781428600874)

The book ""The Latinity Of The Letters Of Saint Ambrose"" by Miriam Annunciata Adams is a detailed analysis of the Latin language used in the letters written by Saint Ambrose, a prominent figure in the early Christian church. The book provides a comprehensive examination of the linguistic style and syntax used by Saint Ambrose in his letters, which were written in the 4th century AD. The author explores the various linguistic techniques used by Saint Ambrose in his letters, including the use of rhetorical devices such as alliteration, assonance, and repetition. She also examines the influence of classical Latin literature on Saint Ambrose's writing style, as well as his use of biblical and theological vocabulary.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Saint Ambrose's writing style. The author provides numerous examples from Saint Ambrose's letters to illustrate her points, and she also includes a glossary of Latin terms used in the book.Overall, ""The Latinity Of The Letters Of Saint Ambrose"" is a valuable resource for scholars of early Christian literature and Latin language enthusiasts. It provides a thorough analysis of Saint Ambrose's writing style, and sheds light on the linguistic and cultural context in which his letters were written.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Miriam Annunciata Adams
ISBN-10: 1428600876
ISBN-13: 9781428600874
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/15/2006
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.54lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.37d