Vergil In The Works Of St. Ambrose

by Mary Dorothea Diederich

Book Overview

Vergil In The Works Of St. Ambrose is a book written by Mary Dorothea Diederich that explores the influence of the Roman poet Vergil on the writings of St. Ambrose, a fourth-century bishop and theologian. The book examines how St. Ambrose used Vergil's works, particularly his epic poem The Aeneid, to convey Christian teachings and values to his readers. It also analyzes the similarities and differences between the two authors' views on topics such...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162993073
• ISBN13: 9781162993072
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"