9781332896103 - The Influence of the Second Sophistic on the Style of the Sermons of St. Basil the Great (Classic Reprint) di Campbell, James Marshall (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book offers an in-depth examination of the influence of the Second Sophistic literary movement on the sermons of St. Basil the Great, a leading figure in the early Christian church. The author analyzes the sermons using various criteria, including figures of speech, repetition, and sound, to demonstrate the depth of Sophistic influence on St. Basil's style. The book also explores the broader historical and literary context of the Second Sophistic, tracing its origins to the first Sophistic movement and discussing its characteristics and development. The author argues that the Second Sophistic's emphasis on form and rhetorical display had a significant impact on St. Basil's preaching, shaping his use of language and influencing his overall approach to sermonizing. Through this examination, the book sheds light on the complex relationship between pagan and Christian thought in the late antique world, and provides valuable insights into the development of early Christian rhetoric. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.