Asterius of Amaseia Between Libanius and John Chrysostom on the Kalends of January
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3223241 |
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| Authors | Maria Veronese (0000-0002-4259-6653, University of Padua, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pages | 873 |
| Publication date | 2025-07-05 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Religions (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2077-1444 • E-ISSN: 2077-1444 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/rel16070873 |
| OpenAlex | W4412085132 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 13 |
This article examines Asterius of Amaseia's Homily 4 on the Kalends of January and compares it with the works of Libanius and John Chrysostom on the same subject. Preached in January 400, Asterius' sermon takes a distinctive approach, focusing less on condemning pagan aspects and more on criticising immoral behaviour during the festival. The bishop emphasises the economic and non-inclusive nature of the celebration, directly refuting Libanius' eulogy. Asterius portrays the Kalends as a source of social division and violence, in contrast to Libanius' portrayal of shared joy. This article suggests that Asterius' polemic reflects a social conflict rather than a pagan-Christian opposition, presenting the Kalends as a moral problem threatening society, particularly through the corruption of its leaders
Art · John Chrysostom · Theology · Archaeology and Historical Studies · Biblical Studies and Interpretation · Historical and Linguistic Studies · Philosophy
| Highly cited | No |
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