De Spectaculis: The Shows: 74 - Brossura

Tertullian

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ISBN 10: 164373086X ISBN 13: 9781643730868

Casa editrice: Lighthouse Publishing, 2018

Riassunto

The Shows or De Spectaculis, also known as On the Spectacles, is a treatise by Tertullian. Written somewhere between 197-202, the work comments on issues and consequences related to the attendance of circus, theatre, or amphitheatre ("the pleasures of public shows"). 
 
Tertullian’s views of these public performances in the theatre are that they are immoral and lead to corruption. Tertullian argues that spectacles are derived from pagan ritual rites (the Liberalia, the Consualia, the Equiria, the Bacchanalia, etc.). The performances only excite the crowd which leads to “spiritual agitation”. This work gives insight into the ancient world of the theatre and circus and how Christians should avoid their allure.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Lighthouse Publishing
• Data di pubblicazione: 2018
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 164373086X
• ISBN 13: 9781643730868
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 60
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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