The Letters of S. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan by Bishop of Milan Saint Ambrose
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"The Letters of S. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan" by the Bishop of Milan Saint Ambrose is a collection of letters written during the late 4th century. This work comprises ambrosian epistles that reflect the theological and pastoral concerns of Ambrose during a time of significant religious and political upheaval in the Roman Empire. The letters cover topics such as faith, ethics, church governance, and heretical challenges, revealing Ambrose's influence as a church
leader and theologian. At the start of the collection, the opening letters set the tone for Ambrose's correspondence with various recipients, including emperors and bishops. In his first letter, he responds to Emperor Gratian's earnest request for theological guidance, expressing his humility and commitment to helping shape Gratian's understanding of the Holy Spirit. Ambrose emphasizes the importance of faith and the divine nature of Christ, intertwining personal affection with ecclesiastical responsibilities. These early exchanges highlight Ambrose’s role as a pivotal figure in early Christian thought, as he navigates the complexities of faith, power, and pastoral care while addressing critical religious issues of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ambrose, Saint, Bishop of Milan, -397 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Letters of S. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Hulse, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BR: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity |
| Subject | Ambrose, Saint, Bishop of Milan, -397 -- Correspondence |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58783 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-58783-7 |
| Release Date | Oct 23, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1144 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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