Deze Romeinse christelijke dichter, wiens werk een diepgaande invloed had op de middeleeuwse allegorische literatuur, putte inspiratie uit vroege christelijke schrijvers, de Bijbel en de akten van de martelaren. Zijn meest gevierde bijdrage is een allegorisch verhaal dat een fundamentele tekst werd voor latere generaties schrijvers. Bovendien worden zijn devotionele hymnen tot op de dag van vandaag gezongen, wat getuigt van diepe spiritualiteit. Zijn poëzie kenmerkt zich door theologische diepgang en eloquente expressie van christelijke thema's.
Prudentius (born 348 CE) used allegory and classical Latin verse forms in service of Christianity. His works include the Psychomachia, an allegorical description of the struggle between Christian virtues and pagan vices; lyric poetry; and inscriptions for biblical scenes on a church's walls--a valuable source on Christian iconography.
A scholarly examination of a hymn by the early Christian poet Aurelius Prudentius Clemens, which celebrates the martyrdom of St. Lawrence. This book provides historical context and analysis of the hymn's literary and theological significance, as well as related texts from the period.
This is a collection of poems by Aurelius Prudentius Clemens, a Christian author and poet who lived in the late 4th and early 5th centuries AD. A major literary figure in late antiquity, Prudentius wrote on a wide range of topics, including faith, morality, and history.
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The book is a facsimile reprint of a rare antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance while acknowledging potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. It aims to protect and promote literary heritage by providing an affordable, high-quality modern edition that remains faithful to the original text.
Aurelius Prudentius Clemens, a Roman Christian poet and former lawyer, transitioned to an ascetic lifestyle later in life, focusing on fasting and compiling Christian poetry. His notable hymns, "Of the Father's Love Begotten" and "Earth Has Many a Noble City," remain in contemporary use. In addition to these hymns, he authored several significant works, including "Book in Accordance with the Hours," "Crowns of Martyrdom," and "The Origin of Sin," reflecting his deep engagement with Christian themes and moral philosophy.
V češtině první kompletní překlad Prudentiových hymnů, jejichž autor ještě ve své osobě i tvorbě spojuje rysy doznívající pohanské antiky a vzmáhajícího se křesťanství a z nichž některé se staly součástí Římského breviáře. Cathemerinon přináší modlitby k různým denním dobám, církevním svátkům během roku či významným situacím lidského života, v nichž se odráží prvokřesťanský entuziasmus i pozdně antická forma. Překlad vychází jako latinsko-česká bilingva, doplněná úvodní studií Martina C. Putny.
