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Augustinus' omgang met de klassieken

Augustine's references to classical latin literature have been gathered by Harald Hagendahl in an indispensible handbook. in this thesaurus quotations from the four main authors in the Roman educational system, Cicero, Sallust, Vergil and Terence form 60 % of the total. References to Varro's encyclo...

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Author:Jan den Boeft
Published: Verloren, Hilversum, 2010
Volume:43
Pages:295-307
Notes:Has also an ISBN : 978-90-8704-200-4
Periodical:Lampas
Number:4
ISSN:0165-8204
Format:Article
Topic:- Biography > Background > Roman World > Rome/Roman Empire > education
- Biography > Relations and Sources > Platonism - Neo-platonism > Platonism of Varro, Cicero and Virgil
- Biography > Relations and Sources > Profane Latin authors > Profane Latin authors (in general) > Classical Latin authors
- Biography > Relations and Sources > Profane Latin authors > Apuleus
- Biography > Relations and Sources > Profane Latin authors > Sallust
- Doctrine > From man to God > Divine revelation > Exegesis > [Exégèse des textes de l'Ancien Testament] > Exodus > Ex 12 > Ex 12,35-36
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Summary:Augustine's references to classical latin literature have been gathered by Harald Hagendahl in an indispensible handbook. in this thesaurus quotations from the four main authors in the Roman educational system, Cicero, Sallust, Vergil and Terence form 60 % of the total. References to Varro's encyclopedic works take 15 %. These data show the impact of traditional education and learning. Augustine used his familiarity with the literature in question in various ways: 'ornamental' phrases, factual information, and polemics with pagan convictions. On the Greek side of classical culture some Neoplatonic writings in Latin translations play a significant part in the formation of his thought. Augustine renders account of his use of pagan accomplishments by an allegorical interpretation of Exodus 11, 2-3 and 12, 35-36.

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