The Rhetoric of Religious Conflict in Arnobius’ Adversvs Nationes

In this paper I discuss the ways in which the early Christian writer Arnobius of Sicca used rhetoric to shape religious identity in Aduersus nationes . I raise questions about the reliability of his rhetorical work as a historical source for understanding conflict between Christians and pagans. The paper is intended as an addition to the growing literature in the following current areas of study: (i) the role of local religion and identity in the Roman Empire; (ii) the presence of pagan elements in Christian religious practices; (iii) the question of how to approach rhetorical works as historical evidence

Aesthetics · Art · Christian Identity · Identity (music · Literature · Political science · Religious conflict · Rhetoric · Rhetorical question · Sociology · Theology · Byzantine Studies and History · Classical Antiquity Studies · History · Law · Philosophy · Religious studies

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