Ambrose's Jews
The Creation of Judaism and Heterodox Christianity in Ambrose of Milan'sExpositio evangelii secundum Lucam
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3595254 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Maria E Doerfler (0000-0003-4939-5739, corresponding author), Maria Doerfler |
| Year | 2011 |
| Volume | 80 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 749-772 |
| Publication date | 2011-12-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Church History (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0009-6407 • E-ISSN: 1755-2613 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1017/s000964071100120x |
| OpenAlex | W2133676705 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 12 |
In recent years, the writings of Ambrose of Milan have enjoyed a revival of interest in historical and theological circles. The work of scholars like Christoph Markschies, Neil McLynn, Daniel Williams, and Marcia Colish has paved the way for a consideration of Ambrose's exegetical corpus, including his Expositio evangelii secundum Lucam, as well. Readers both ancient and modern have generally remarked upon two of the commentary's features: Its derivative nature, particularly Ambrose's generous borrowings from other third- and fourth-century writers; and its pronounced anti-Jewish tenor. This article explores the latter aspect of Exp. ev. Luc. in light of the consistent rhetorical association of Jews and heretics, particularly so-called Arians, in Ambrose's commentary. Both groups are said to share a number of characteristics that Ambrose contrasts unfavorably with pro-Nicene Christianity. These include Jews' and heretics' "literary luxury" as opposed to pro-Nicene simplicity; their barrenness vis-á-vis pro-Nicene fruitfulness; and finally Jewish and heretical faithlessness in opposition to the Nicene faith that Ambrose constructs as the mark of true Christianity. Through a sustained examination of Ambrose's rhetoric in Exp. ev. Luc., this article seeks to uncover the framework Ambrose sought to create for his fourth-century audience by establishing and exploiting associations between Jews and heretics
Art · Christianity · Early Christianity · Faith · Judaism · Literature · Patristics · Rhetoric · Synod · Theology · Biblical Studies and Interpretation · Classics · Historical and Linguistic Studies · Historical and Religious Studies of Rome · History · Philosophy · Religious studies
| Unique citing works | 5 |
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| Citations per year | 0,42 |
| Citation span | 2014 - 2022 (9) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 5 |