The 'Ordo prophetarum' of the 'Jeu d'Adam'

Construction and Completeness

A.K. argues that the Ordo Representacionis Ade is not incomplete in focuusing only on Old Testament figures, but rather has an internal unity, based on that of the pseudo-Augustinian (Quodvultdeus) Sermo de symbolo, but with the inclusion of a debate with a Jew. The prophecy of redemption provides a...

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Bibliographic Details
Author:Andrew King
Published: S.n., s.l., 1984
Volume:53
Pages:49-58
Periodical:Medium Aevum
Format:Article
Topic:- Works > Pseudo-Augustiniana > Pseudo-Augustinus
Status:Needs Review
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Summary:A.K. argues that the Ordo Representacionis Ade is not incomplete in focuusing only on Old Testament figures, but rather has an internal unity, based on that of the pseudo-Augustinian (Quodvultdeus) Sermo de symbolo, but with the inclusion of a debate with a Jew. The prophecy of redemption provides an internal coherence which does not demand the addition of any further scenes about the nativity or the redemption.