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L'example des Sermones ad populum d'Augustin d'Hippone

Abstract : In accordance with the traditional rhetorical theory of aptum, Augustine of Hippo knows that a speaker must adapt his speech to his audience (cat. rud. 23). How does he deal with the internal diversity of the congregation, especially when the Bible verses he comments on conc...

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Bibliographic Details
Author:Marie Pauliat
Published: S.n., s.l., 2022
Volume:72
Pages:33-66
Language:French
Periodical:Augustiniana
Number:1
ISSN:0004-8003
Format:Article
Topic:- Works > Augustin preacher. Catechism > Preacher > Homiletical method
- Doctrine > From man to God > Divine revelation > Exegesis
Status:Active
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Summary:Abstract : In accordance with the traditional rhetorical theory of aptum, Augustine of Hippo knows that a speaker must adapt his speech to his audience (cat. rud. 23). How does he deal with the internal diversity of the congregation, especially when the Bible verses he comments on concern one group of listeners or another? This article highlights three exegetical processes Augustine uses, so that everyone, regardless of the category he belongs to (rich and poor people, men and women, young and old people, ...), can respond personally to the one Word heard by all: first, offering each group a specific biblical model; second, commenting on the same biblical verse in different ways; third, assuming the differences while moving them towards a new identity, shared by all. The usual hermeneutical devices, notably tropology and typology, then take on a pragmatic function, the significance of which is highlighted by the communicative situation proper to the homily.

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