Ambrose: de Officiis |
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| Author:
| Ambrose, |
| Edited and Translated by:
| Davidson, Ivor J. |
| Series title: | Oxford Early Christian Studies |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-924578-9 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2002 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $625.00 |
Book Description:
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The De Officiis of Ambrose, Bishop of Milan (c.AD 339-397) is a key text of early Christian literature. Based on a work by the Roman writer, Cicero, it presents the first systematic account of Christian ethics. Volume 1 of this edition offers an introduction, the Latin text, and translation, whilst Volume 2 gives a full commentary. It is the first full-length study of Ambrose's work written in English in modern times.
The De Officiis of Ambrose, Bishop of Milan (c.AD 339-397) is a key text of early Christian literature. Based on a work by the Roman writer, Cicero, it presents the first systematic account of Christian ethics. Volume 1 of this edition offers an introduction, the Latin text, and translation, whilst Volume 2 gives a full commentary. It is the first full-length study of Ambrose's work written in English in modern times.