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Enchantment and Creed in the Hymns of Ambrose of Milan

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by Brian P. Dunkle

    • Author

      Brian P. Dunkle

    • Book Format

      Hardback

    • Publisher

      Oxford University Press

    • Published

      October 2016

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      Enchantment and Creed in the Hymns of Ambrose of Milan offers the first critical overview of the hymns of Ambrose of Milan in the context of fourth-century doctrinal song and Ambrose's own catechetical preaching. Brian P. Dunkle, SJ, argues that these settings inform the interpretation of Ambrose's hymnodic project. The hymns employ sophisticated poetic techniques to foster a pro-Nicene sensitivity in the bishop's embattled congregation. After a summary presentation of early Christian hymnody, with special attention to Ambrose's Latin predecessors, Dunkle describes the mystagogical function of fourth-century songs. He examines Ambrose's sermons, especially his catechetical and mystagogical works, for preached parallels to this hymnodic effort. Close reading of Ambrose's hymnodic corpus constitutes the bulk of the study. Dunkle corroborates his findings through a treatment of early Ambrosian imitations, especially the poetry of Prudentius. These early readers amplify the hymnodic features that Dunkle identifies as "enchanting," that is, enlightening the "eyes of faith."

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      • Author

        Brian P. Dunkle

      • Book Format

        Hardback

      • Publisher

        Oxford University Press

      • Published

        October 2016

      • Weight

        545g

      • Page Count

        288

      • Dimensions

        158 x 237 x 13 mm

      • ISBN

        9780198788225

      • ISBN-10

        0198788223

      • Eden Code

        4450031

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      • Author/Creator: Brian P. Dunkle

      • ISBN: 9780198788225

      • Publisher: Oxford University Press

      • Release Date: October 2016

      • Weight: 545g

      • Dimensions: 158 x 237 x 13 mm

      • Eden Code: 4450031


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